Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- intransitive verb To remove water from; make anhydrous.
- intransitive verb To preserve by removing water from (vegetables, for example). synonym: dry.
- intransitive verb To deplete the bodily fluids of.
- intransitive verb To lose water or bodily fluids.
from The Century Dictionary.
- To deprive of or free from water.
- To lose water.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- transitive verb To deprive of water; to render free from water.
- intransitive verb to lose water or moisture.
- intransitive verb to lose sufficent water to cause physiological distress; -- of living organisms
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- verb to
lose orremove water; todry
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- verb lose water or moisture
- verb remove water from
- verb preserve by removing all water and liquids from
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Examples
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This pressing helps to subside the puffing up of the roti and helps dehydrate it faster.
Archive 2009-04-01 Anjali 2009
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Even better, you can slice and dehydrate these for a great chewy super healthy treat for your beloved furry Valentine.
Wendy Diamond: Treat Your Dog This Valentine's Day Wendy Diamond 2011
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I hate them but as much as Ihate them Iwill not lay in a jail to dehydrate & toss all fluids in my body & die with no medical help.
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This pressing helps to subside the puffing up of the roti and helps dehydrate it faster.
Methi Khakara Anjali 2009
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I freeze it in 5 pound bags and then when ever I need a more I just thaw, season and dehydrate, I have got my recipe to the point that my wife has is encouraging me to fill an extra doe tag just so we have enough jerky meat for our summer camping and fishing trips.
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Also Imay have to go to jail/prison where I will dehydrate & die.
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Place meat strips on a rack so that they do not touch each other, and dehydrate for 6 to 8 hours in the oven, or until desired consistency is achieved ...
I was wondering if anyone had a good deer jerky recipe they would be willing to share? 2009
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Place meat strips on a rack so that they do not touch each other, and dehydrate for 6 to 8 hours in the oven, or until desired consistency is achieved ...
I was wondering if anyone had a good deer jerky recipe they would be willing to share? 2009
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You can dehydrate let them dry or just place them in the oven with
Nena Niessen: Butternut Squash Miracle Nena Niessen 2011
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I freeze it in 5 pound bags and then when ever I need a more I just thaw, season and dehydrate, I have got my recipe to the point that my wife has is encouraging me to fill an extra doe tag just so we have enough jerky meat for our summer camping and fishing trips.
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