to deprive (a chemical compound) of water or the elements of water.

to free (fruit, vegetables, etc.) from moisture for preservation; dry.

to remove water from (the body or a tissue).

to deprive of spirit, force, or meaning; render less interesting or effectual.

to lose water or moisture

Milk dehydrates easily.

verb

hydrate , moisten , wet

verb

cotton-mouth , desiccate , drain , dry , dry out , dry up , evaporate , exsiccate , parch , sear , anhydrous , preserve