solvate

[ sol-veyt ]

noun

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

verb (used with object),solv·at·ed, solv·at·ing.

to convert into a solvate.

Origin of solvate

First recorded in 1900–05; solv(ent) + -ate¹

Other words from solvate

solv·a·tion, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for solvate

solvate

/ (ˈsɒlveɪt) /

verb

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

Origin of solvate

C20: from solvent

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