n :  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
, vt, sol*vat*ed  sol*vat*ing  :  to make part of a solvate .
 
   
 
Similar sounding terms:  sal·i·vate   sulfate  sul·fide  sul·fite 
 
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