solvation
/sɑlˈveɪʃən/
noun
- The process in which molecules of a solvent surround and interact with molecules or ions of a solute, forming a stable solution.
- In chemistry class, we learned about solvation when salt dissolves in water.
- Different solvents affect the rate of solvation of a solid substance.
- The solvation of ions in a liquid is essential for many biological reactions.
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