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solvate

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solv⋅ate

  [sol-veyt] noun, verb, -at⋅ed, -at⋅ing. Chemistry
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–noun
1. a compound formed by the interaction of a solvent and a solute.
–verb (used with object)
2. to convert into a solvate.
Origin:
1900–05; solv(ent) + -ate 1

Related forms:
solv⋅a⋅tion, noun
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Main Entry: 1sol·vate
Pronunciation: 'säl-"vAt, 'sol-
Function: noun
: an aggregate that consists of a solute ion or molecule with oneor more solvent molecules; also : a substance (as a hydrate) containing such ions

Main Entry: 2solvate
Function: transitive verb
Inflected Forms: sol·vat·ed; sol·vat·ing
: to make part of asolvate
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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