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Definition or meaning of the English word Hydrate
A compound formed by the union of water with some other substance; generally forming a neutral body; as certain crystallized salts. (n.).
A substance which does not contain water as such; but has its constituents hydrogen; oxygen; hydroxylso arranged that water may be eliminated; hence; a derivative of; or compound with; hydroxyl; hydroxide; as; ethyl hydrate; or common alcohol; calcium hydrate; or slaked lime. (n.).
To form into a hydrate; to combine with water. (v. t.).