solvation

/ (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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How to use solvation in a sentence

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

    Chlorination of Water | Joseph Race