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dehydrated

/ˌdiːhaɪˈdreɪtɪd/adjective

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निर्जलित

Core word

adjective
  1. 1

    having lost too much water from your body; (of food) with the water removed

    निर्जलित

    • feel dehydrated
    • The dehydrated patient was given fluids as soon as he reached the clinic.
    • The hikers were tired and dehydrated by the end of the climb.
    + 2 more examples
    • Always carry water or you will get dehydrated.
    • Dehydrated vegetables are easy to carry on long trips.

    Synonyms dried up parched thirsty dry

§Structures (grammar patterns) 4

be / become / get + dehydrated

Use be, become or get to say that the body or food has lost water.

शरीर या खाद्य पदार्थ में पानी की कमी बताने के लिए be, become या get का प्रयोग होता है।

  • Radhika got dehydrated during the long walk.
  • The patient became badly dehydrated.

dehydrated + noun

Before a noun it describes food or skin with the water removed or lost.

Noun से पहले यह उस खाने या त्वचा का वर्णन करता है जिसमें पानी हट या घट गया हो।

  • Dehydrated vegetables are light to carry.
  • Dehydrated skin feels rough.

dehydrated from + cause

Use from to name the cause.

कारण बताने के लिए 'from' का प्रयोग होता है।

  • The boy was dehydrated from the heat.

dehydrated vs thirsty

Thirsty is a feeling; dehydrated is a medical condition of too little body water.

Thirsty एक अनुभूति है; dehydrated शरीर में पानी की कमी की चिकित्सीय स्थिति है।

  • He was not just thirsty; he was dehydrated.
+Collocations 4

adverb + dehydrated

badlyseverelyslightlymildlycompletely

  • The child was severely dehydrated and needed a drip.

dehydrated + food

fruitmilk powdersouppeasmeals

  • Trekkers carry dehydrated meals.

dehydrated + body part

skinlipsbodyeyeshair

  • Her lips were dry and dehydrated.

become dehydrated

in summerafter exercisein a feveron a journeywithout water

  • Players can become dehydrated in the afternoon heat.
“More examples 5
  • If you feel dizzy, you may be dehydrated.

यदि आपको चक्कर आए, तो आपके शरीर में पानी की कमी हो सकती है।

  • Dehydrated fruit lasts for months without a fridge.

सुखाया हुआ फल बिना फ्रिज के महीनों चलता है।

  • The marathon runners were given water to prevent them from becoming dehydrated.

मैराथन धावकों को निर्जलित होने से बचाने के लिए पानी दिया गया।

  • The doctor said the old man was dehydrated and advised oral salts.

डॉक्टर ने कहा कि वृद्ध के शरीर में पानी की कमी है और ओआरएस की सलाह दी।

  • She added water to the dehydrated soup mix.

उसने सूखे सूप के मिश्रण में पानी मिलाया।

!Common mistakes 1

✗ He feels dehydration after running.

✓ He feels dehydrated after running.

To describe a person's state, use the adjective dehydrated, not the noun dehydration.

व्यक्ति की स्थिति बताने के लिए विशेषण 'dehydrated' आता है, noun 'dehydration' नहीं।

≠Thesaurus: which synonym when

Dehydrated and thirsty are related but not the same.

Dehydrated और thirsty संबंधित हैं, पर समान नहीं।

dehydrated

Having lost too much water; a physical condition.

बहुत अधिक पानी खो चुका; एक शारीरिक स्थिति।

  • He was dehydrated after the fever.

thirsty

Wanting to drink; a feeling.

पीने की इच्छा; एक अनुभूति।

  • I am thirsty; give me water.

parched

Very dry, of land, throat or lips; informal.

बहुत सूखा, भूमि, गले या होंठों के लिए; अनौपचारिक।

  • The fields were parched.
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≈Synonyms and antonyms

Synonyms

dried up parched thirsty dry

§Grammar and usage

Health: ORS (oral rehydration solution) treats dehydration from diarrhoea.

स्वास्थ्य में ORS (oral rehydration solution) दस्त से हुए निर्जलीकरण का इलाज करता है।