solvate ChemistryDefinition of solvate verb Pronunciation: /sɒlˈveɪt/ [with object] (of a solvent) enter into reversible chemical combination with (a dissolved molecule, ion, etc.): water can solvate both cations and anions (as adjective solvated)the ions become solvated in the water, that is, they become hydrated noun Pronunciation: /ˈsɒlveɪt/ a more or less loosely bonded complex formed between a solvent and a dissolved species. Derivatives solvationPronunciation: /-ˈveɪʃ(ə)n/ noun Origin: early 20th century: formed irregularly from solve + -ate1solvate in other Oxford dictionaries Definition of solvate in the US English dictionary
