hydration

n. uncountable

B2 Upper Intermediate US //haɪˈdɹeɪʃən// UK //haɪdɹˈeɪʃən// hy·dra·tion

n. the process of giving your body the water it needs to stay healthy. It also refers to the state of having enough water in your system.

n. the process of causing something to absorb water; the physiological state of maintaining adequate fluid balance within an organism.

SIMPLE

Drinking water throughout the day is essential for proper hydration.

CONTEXTUAL

Athletes must focus on hydration before, during, and after a race to prevent muscle cramps and fatigue.

COMPLEX

In clinical settings, intravenous hydration is often administered to patients who are unable to maintain fluid levels orally due to severe illness or surgical recovery.

Origin

From hydrate + -ion. The programming terms come from the concept of data lake.

Usage

Uncountable in its general physiological sense; often paired with the adjective 'proper' or 'adequate'.