Definition of the word dehydration

Definition of the word dehydration

Pronunciation of vocabulary dehydration

dehydrationnoun
mất nước
/ˌdiːhaɪˈdreɪʃn//ˌdiːhaɪˈdreɪʃn/

Origin of the word dehydration

The word "dehydration" has its origin in early 17th-century Latin. It is derived from the prefix "de-" meaning "from" or "away from", the Greek word "hydor" meaning "water", and the suffix "-ation" which forms a noun indicating a process or state. In medical contexts, dehydration refers to a state of the body where there is an abnormally low amount of water in the tissues and organs. This can occur due to various reasons such as insufficient fluid intake, excessive loss of fluids, or certain medical conditions. The term "dehydration" was first recorded in English scientific literature in the 1640s, during the time of the English Renaissance. It was later formalized and widely used in the field of medicine and chemistry. Today, the term is commonly used in various fields, including medicine, chemistry, and environmental science, referring to the process or state of losing moisture or removing water from a substance or system.

Vocabulary summary dehydration

type noun

meaning (chemistry) dehydration

Example of vocabulary dehydrationnamespace

the condition of having lost too much water from your body

tình trạng cơ thể mất quá nhiều nước

to suffer from dehydration
bị mất nước
Due to the intense heat and lack of water, hikers in the desert are at risk for severe dehydration.
Do thời tiết nóng bức và thiếu nước, những người đi bộ đường dài trong sa mạc có nguy cơ bị mất nước nghiêm trọng.
The athlete collapsed during the race due to dehydration caused by inadequate fluid intake.
Vận động viên đã ngã gục trong cuộc đua do mất nước vì uống không đủ nước.
After a long day at the beach, jet lag, and not drinking enough water, I fell victim to dehydration and felt dizzy and weak.
Sau một ngày dài ở bãi biển, mệt mỏi vì chênh lệch múi giờ và không uống đủ nước, tôi bị mất nước và cảm thấy chóng mặt, yếu ớt.
The elderly man was hospitalized for dehydration, as he forgot to drink water for over 24 hours.
Người đàn ông lớn tuổi đã phải nhập viện vì mất nước vì quên uống nước trong hơn 24 giờ.