reconstitute

UK/riː'kɒnstɪtjuːt/US/.ri:'kɒnstitju:t/

GREC2

Definitions

To form or build something again; to reorganize

重新组建；重新构成

To restore dried or condensed food to its original form by adding water

（加水）使（脱水食品）复原

Root Breakdown

Root-derived

re-again, back

con-together, with

stitutstand, set, place

=reconstitute

re- (again) + constitute (con- 'together' + stitut 'set up,' from statuere) = to set up together again, to put the parts back. Used for reorganizing a body (reconstitute a committee) and for restoring dried food with water.

Root st still carries 376 more words

Common Collocations

1.reconstitute a committee重新组建委员会
2.reconstitute dried food还原干燥食品
3.reconstitute with water加水复原

Example Sentences

1.
The board was reconstituted with five new members.
2.
Reconstitute the powdered milk with warm water before use.

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