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water of hydration
Definition of WATER OF HYDRATION
: water that is chemically combined with a substance to form a hydrate and can be expelled (as by heating) without essentially altering the composition of the substance
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First Known Use of WATER OF HYDRATION
1864
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water of hydration
noun
Medical Definition of WATER OF HYDRATION
: water that is chemically combined with a substance to form a hydrate and can be expelled (as by heating) without essentially altering the composition of the substance
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