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Hydration in Irish (Hiodráitiú): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

The Irish for hydration is hiodráitiú, a masculine noun.
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How to say “hydration” in Irish

Irish:
hiodráitiú
English:
hydration
Word type:
noun (verbal noun)
Gender:
masculine
Pronunciation:
“HID-raw-tyoo”  /ˈhɪd̪ˠɾˠaːtʲuː/
Various forms
Genitive singular:
hiodráitithe, an hiodráitithe (e.g. próiseas an hiodráitithe, the process of hydration)

What does “hiodráitiú” mean?

hydration
The process of combining a substance with water, or of supplying water to something; it is the verbal noun of the verb hiodráitigh.Also: hydrating, hydrate.

“Hiodráitiú” with the article

Here is hiodráitiú after the article (an t-alt).

an hiodráitiú
the hydration
No change after an

“Hiodráitiú” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using hiodráitiú, the Irish word for hydration.

Is próiseas ceimiceach é hiodráitiú.
Hydration is a chemical process.
Tarlaíonn an hiodráitiú nuair a chuirtear uisce leis an tsuimint.
Hydration happens when water is added to cement.
Scaoileann hiodráitiú an aoil teas.
The hydration of lime releases heat.
Rinneamar staidéar ar an hiodráitiú sa rang ceimice.
We studied hydration in chemistry class.
Tá ráta an hiodráitithe ag brath ar an teocht.
The rate of hydration depends on the temperature.
Bíonn teas i gceist i hiodráitiú na suiminte.
Heat is involved in the hydration of cement.
Mhínigh an múinteoir an hiodráitiú dúinn go soiléir.
The teacher explained hydration to us clearly.

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Hydration in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for hydration?

The Irish for hydration is hiodráitiú (pronounced “HID-raw-tyoo”). It’s a masculine noun.

How do you pronounce hiodráitiú in Irish?

Hiodráitiú is said like “HID-raw-tyoo” (IPA /ˈhɪd̪ˠɾˠaːtʲuː/).

Does hiodráitiú have a plural?

No plural form is given for hiodráitiú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

What is the opposite of hiodráitiú?

The opposite is díhiodráitiú, 'dehydration', the removal of water.

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