Hy'drate, n.
n. [Fr. hydrate, from Gr. ὕδωρ, water.] (Chem.) A compound formed by the union of water with some other substance, generally forming a neutral salt; as, slaked lime is a hydrate.
n. [Fr. hydrate, from Gr. ὕδωρ, water.] (Chem.) A compound formed by the union of water with some other substance, generally forming a neutral salt; as, slaked lime is a hydrate.