hydrate vs slack

slack vs hydrate

hydrate and slack both are nouns.

hydrate is not an adjective while slack is an adjective.

hydrate and slack both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
hydrate	Yes	No	Yes	No
slack	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

As verbs, slack is a hyponym of hydrate; that is, slack is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than hydrate:

hydrate: cause to be hydrated; add water or moisture to
slack: cause to heat and crumble by treatment with water

Other hyponyms of hydrate include slake.

hydrate (noun)	slack (noun)
any compound that contains water of crystallization	a cord or rope or cable that is hanging loosely
	the quality of being loose (not taut)
	a stretch of water without current or movement
	a soft wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot
	a noticeable deterioration in performance or quality
	dust consisting of a mixture of small coal fragments and coal dust and dirt that sifts out when coal is passed over a sieve

hydrate (adjective)	slack (adjective)
	not tense or taut
	lacking in rigor or strictness
	flowing with little speed as e.g. at the turning of the tide

hydrate (verb)	slack (verb)
cause to be hydrated; add water or moisture to	release tension on
become hydrated and combine with water	make less active or fast
supply water or liquid to in order to maintain a healthy balance	make less active or intense
	become slow or slower
	cause to heat and crumble by treatment with water
	become less in amount or intensity
	be inattentive to, or neglect
	avoid responsibilities and work, be idle

Difference between hydrate and slack

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