solvate
1 of 2noun
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 2verb
solvated; solvating
transitive verb
: to make part of a solvate
solvation
säl-ˈvā-shən
noun sȯl-
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
Medical Definition
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 2transitive verb
solvated; solvating
: to make part of a solvate