1.
dehydration
A medical condition caused by losing more fluid than the body takes in, leading to insufficient water for normal functions.
脱水症状に気をつける。
To watch out for dehydration symptoms.
夏は脱水になりやすいので、こまめに水分を取ろう。
You're more likely to get dehydrated in summer, so drink water frequently.
高齢者は脱水に気づきにくいので注意が必要だ。
Elderly people have difficulty noticing dehydration, so caution is necessary.
2.
spin-drying, water extraction
The process of removing water from laundry using a washing machine's spin cycle.
脱水が終わった。
The spin cycle is done.
洗濯機の脱水ボタンを押す。
To press the spin-dry button on the washing machine.
デリケートな衣類は脱水を短めにした方がいい。
It's better to keep the spin cycle shorter for delicate clothing.
USAGE:
Both senses are common in everyday life. Sense 1 is especially frequent in summer health advisories. Sense 2 is a standard term on washing machines.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 脱水症状: dehydration symptoms
- 脱水症: dehydration (medical condition)
- 脱水する: to spin-dry, to dehydrate
ETYMOLOGY:
脱 (removal) + 水 (water). Literally "removing water."