solate

American

[sol-eyt, soh-leyt] / ˈsɒl eɪt, ˈsoʊ leɪt /

verb (used with object)

Chemistry.

solated, solating

to change from a gel to a sol.

Other Word Forms

solation noun

Etymology

Origin of solate

sol ⁴ + -ate ¹

Example Sentences

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Also in some sort she had become a companion for my mother, for she had a sedate and dependable way with her, solate and wise beyond her years.

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