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solvation
This term is a specialized technical word used almost exclusively in chemistry and materials science. It describes the specific molecular interaction where solvent molecules encapsulate a solute, a process that is critical for the stability of ions in a liquid phase. While it is often used interchangeably with hydration in the context of water, solvation is the broader term applicable to any solvent, such as ethanol or benzene.
In an industrial or laboratory context, the term shifts slightly to describe the practical act of dissolving or extracting a substance. Because it refers to a chemical process or a state of being, it is treated as an uncountable noun and does not typically take a plural form.
Meanings
Examples
The teacher explained how solvation occurs when a solute dissolves in a solvent.
I wonder if the solvation energy is high enough to overcome the lattice energy.
The rate of solvation depends heavily on the temperature of the liquid.
Look at how the solvation process happens in real time under the microscope.
Effective solvation is key to creating a stable homogeneous mixture.
Wait, does this specific solvent promote faster solvation of the organic compound?
The energy released during solvation helps stabilize the ions in the solution.
We need to calculate the solvation shell thickness for these metal ions.