Hydration

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Hydration may refer to:

  • Hydrate, a substance that contains water
  • Hydration enthalpy, energy released through hydrating a substance
  • Hydration reaction, a chemical addition reaction where a hydroxyl group and proton are added to a compound
  • Hydration shell, a type of solvation shell
  • Hydration system, an apparatus that helps its user drink enough liquid while engaged in physical activity
    • Hydration pack, a type of hydration system composed of a carry-on pack used for hydration
  • Mineral hydration, an inorganic chemical reaction where water is added to the crystal structure of a mineral
  • Drinking in general, including:
    • Fluid replacement, the medical practice of replenishing bodily fluid
    • Oral rehydration therapy, hydration as a health treatment
    • Management of dehydration, medical hydration
  • Tissue hydration, the supply and retention of adequate water in biological tissues
  • Water of hydration, water that occurs within crystals
  • Hydration (web development), the preparation of web page content for user interaction.
  • Dough hydration, the percentage of water in a dough in relation to the amount of flour

See also

  • Dehydration (disambiguation)
  • Solvation
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