Definitions

1. noun

the process or state of being dissolved in a solvent, or the process of forming a complex with a solvent.

“The solvation of the salt in water was a crucial step in the chemical reaction.”

2. noun

the phenomenon of a solute dissolving in a solvent.

“Solvation is an important aspect of chemistry that helps us understand how substances interact with each other.”

3. noun

the act of dissolving or the state of being dissolved in a solvent.

“The solvation of the medicine in the water helped to create a solution that was easy to administer.”