Dehortative, Dehortatory

Having the power to di uade; adapted to di uade. Dehumanize, v. a. To put off or away the qualities and characteristics Fig . 784. of humanity, feeling, or tenderne . Dehydration, n. (Chem.) The drying of air or gases, or the abstracting of water or its elements from any body. Hydrated sulphuric acid (HO.SO2), having a very powerful attraction for more water, is much employed in laboratories for that purpose.