It depends on what the solvent is. If it is water, then it is called hydration. If the solvent is not water, then it cannot be called hydration.

The hydration of cement is an exothermic reaction.

Three exothermic reactions are important:

- hydration of gypsum and tricalciumaluminate

- hydration of dicalciumsilicate

- hydration of tricalciumsilicate

Hydration is very important because adequate hydration is essential for health and wellbeing. Every cell in the body needs water. Hydration is the mainstay of most basic physiological functions, such as regulating blood pressure and body temperature, hydration and digestion.

how is water hydration related to measurement

hydration is when you drink liquid and it keeps your system hydrated.