solvate

American

[sol-veyt] / ˈsɒl veɪt /

noun

a compound formed by the interaction of a solvent and a solute.

verb (used with object)

solvated, solvating

to convert into a solvate.

solvate British

/ ˈsɒlveɪt /

verb

chem to undergo, cause to undergo, or partake in solvation

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Other Word Forms

solvation noun

Etymology

Origin of solvate

First recorded in 1900–05; solv(ent) + -ate ¹

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Most hydrogen atoms and benzene solvate molecules have been omitted, and selected carbon atoms shown in wireframe format for clarity; thermal ellipsoids have been drawn at the 35% probability level.

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