Definition of "dehydrator" [dehydrator]

• A substance, such as sulfuric acid, that removes water. (noun)
• An appliance or an engineered system designed to remove water from substances such as absorbents or food. (noun)

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• "Or, if he likes Jerky, a dehydrator is a good gift."
• "I use s smoker to cook mine, but a dehydrator or an oven can also be used."
• "You can also skip this step if you do not have a dehydrator."