solvate

1 of 2

noun

sol·vate ˈsäl-ˌvāt

ˈsȯl-

: an aggregate that consists of a solute ion or molecule with one or more solvent molecules

also : a substance (such as a hydrate) containing such ions

solvate

2 of 2

verb

solvated; solvating

transitive verb

: to make part of a solvate

solvation

säl-ˈvā-shən

sȯl-

noun

Word History

Etymology

Noun

solvent + -ate entry 1

First Known Use

Noun

1904, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1909, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of solvate was in 1904

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“Solvate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/solvate. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

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solvate

1 of 2 noun

sol·vate ˈsäl-ˌvāt, ˈsȯl-

: an aggregate that consists of a solute ion or molecule with one or more solvent molecules

also : a substance (as a hydrate) containing such ions

solvate

2 of 2 transitive verb

solvated; solvating

: to make part of a solvate

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