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solvate
(ˈsɒlveɪt)vb
(Chemistry) chem to undergo, cause to undergo, or partake in solvation
[C20: from solvent]
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solv•ate
(ˈsɒl veɪt)n., v. -at•ed, -at•ing. n.
1. a chemical compound formed by the interaction of a solvent and a solute.
v.t. 2. to convert into a solvate.
solv•a′tion, n.
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solvate
Past participle: solvated
Gerund: solvating
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Noun | 1. | solvate - a compound formed by solvation (the combination of solvent molecules with molecules or ions of the solute) chemical compound, compound - (chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight |
Verb | 1. | solvate - cause a solvation in (a substance) chemical science, chemistry - the science of matter; the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions |
2. | solvate - undergo solvation or convert into a solvate chemical science, chemistry - the science of matter; the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions change state, turn - undergo a transformation or a change of position or action; "We turned from Socialism to Capitalism"; "The people turned against the President when he stole the election" |
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