aquation
noun
aqua·tion
\əˈkwāshən\
Definition of aquation
-s
: the replacement by water molecules of a coordinated atom or group in a coordination complex
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Origin and Etymology of aquation
Latin aquation-, aquatio act of fetching water, from aquatus (past participle of aquari to bring or fetch water, from aqua water) + -ion-, -io -ion
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