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Definition of Solvation
1. Noun. A chemical process in which solvent molecules and molecules or ions of the solute combine to form a compound.
Definition of Solvation
1. Noun. (chemistry) An association, or a reaction, of a solute with a solvent ¹
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Definition of Solvation
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Medical Definition of Solvation
1. Noncovalent or easily reversible combination of a solvent with solute, or of a dispersion means with the disperse phase; if the solvent is water, solvation is called hydration. Solvation affects the size of ions in solution, thus Na+ is much larger in H2O than in solid NaCl. (05 Mar 2000)