Solvation

Pronunciation: /ˈsɑɫˈvætˈaɪˌɑn/

Solvation (noun)

  1. The process where a liquid surrounds and attracts particles, helping them spread out and interact more easily.
  2. In water-based systems, the attraction between water molecules and dissolved particles that keeps them stable.

Examples

  • Solvation happens when liquid surrounds ions.
  • The liquid surrounds ions during solvation.