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aqua·​tion | \ əˈkwāshən \
plural -s

Definition of aquation

: the replacement by water molecules of a coordinated atom or group in a coordination complex

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History and Etymology for 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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“Aquation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aquation. Accessed 17 Oct. 2021.

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