hydrate (redirected from hydrated)

hydrate /hy·drate/ (hi´drat)

1. any compound of a radical with water.

2. any salt or other compound containing water of crystallization.

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hy·drate (hdrt)

n.

A solid compound containing water molecules combined in a definite ratio as an integral part of a crystal.

v.

1. To rehydrate.

2. To supply water to a person or thing in order to restore or maintain fluid balance.

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hydrate

1. a compound of water with a radical.

2. a salt or other compound that contains water of crystallization.