| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
hydrate hy·drate (hī'drāt')
n.
A solid compound containing water molecules combined in a definite ratio as an integral part of a crystal. v. hy·drat·ed, hy·drat·ing, hy·drates
To rehydrate.
To supply water to a person or thing in order to restore or maintain fluid balance.
| hydrate (hī'drāt') Pronunciation Key
Noun A compound produced by combining a substance chemically with water. Many minerals and crystalline substances are hydrates. Verb
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