rehydration

verb (used with object), re·hy·drat·ed, re·hy·drat·ing.

1. to restore moisture or fluid to (something dehydrated).

n.

1853, from re- + hydration.

v.

1923, from re- + hydrate (v.). Related: Rehydrated; rehydrating.

n.

1. The restoration of fluid to a dehydrated substance.
2. The replenishment of bodily fluids.

v.

1. To cause rehydration of something.
2. To replenish the body fluids of an individual.