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hydration

In earth science, a form of chemical weathering caused by the expansion of certain minerals as they absorb water. The expansion weakens the parent rock and may cause it to break up.

hydration

In chemistry, the combination of water and another substance to produce a single product. It is the opposite of dehydration.



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Hydration status can by measured using refractometry, with many studies validating the use of refractometry via the measurement of urine specific gravity (Armstrong et al.
to evaluate hydration status and no significant pre- to postdifferences were observed during the simulated SSR mission, thus indicating that hydration status was not compromised in the present subjects, as might be the case during SSR missions in hot environments.
Bathing is an important part in keeping a healthy dragon and regular bathing will help improve the Beardie''s overall hydration status and keep the Beardie clean.
 
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