solvate

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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 (such as a hydrate) containing such ions

solvate

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verb

solvated; solvating

transitive verb

: to make part of a solvate

solvation

säl-ˈvā-shən 

sȯl-

noun

Examples of solvate in a Sentence

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Noun

To solve this, researchers developed a crystal-solvate pre-seeding method. —Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 27 Feb. 2026

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 2 transitive verb

solvated; solvating

: to make part of a solvate