solvation

British  

/ sɒlˈveɪʃən /

noun

1. the process in which there is some chemical association between the molecules of a solute and those of the solvent. An example is an aqueous solution of copper sulphate which contains complex ions of the type [Cu(H 2 O) 4 ] ²⁺

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solvation

In short, fluorobenzene forms a more organized solvation structure than the other halobenzenes.

From Science Daily ● Jan. 5, 2026

NR allowed them to see solvation, or how much water is distributed across the film, and showed that under potential the film swells and takes in water.

From Science Daily ● Dec. 13, 2023

The chemistry of these microdroplet interfaces is dominated by large electric fields, partial solvation where molecules are partially surrounded by water, highly reactive molecules and very high acidity.

From Salon ● Nov. 15, 2022

They suggested that although interionic attraction in an aqueous solution is very greatly reduced by solvation of the ions and the insulating action of the polar solvent, it is not completely nullified.

From Textbooks ● Feb. 14, 2019

On solution in water, hydration or solvation probably takes place with the production of heat.

From Chlorination of Water by Joseph Race

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