hydrate

名词 hydrate:

1. any compound that contains water of crystallization

动词 hydrate:

1. supply water or liquid to in order to maintain a healthy balance
2. become hydrated and combine with water
3. cause to be hydrated; add water or moisture to

hy.drate

n.（名词）
A solid compound containing water molecules combined in a definite ratio as an integral part of the crystal.
水合物：结晶中有一定比例水分子成分的固体化合物，其中水分子与晶体的含量为一固定比例
v.（动词）
hy.drat.ed,hy.drat.ing,hy.drates
v.tr.（及物动词）
To rehydrate.
使再成水合物
To supply water to (a person, for example) in order to restore or maintain fluid balance.
使水合：向（如某人）提供水，以保持或恢复体内液体平衡
v.intr.（不及物动词）
To become a hydrate.
变成水合物

【引伸】
hydra.tion
n.（名词）
hy.dra.tor
n.（名词）