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Solvate (Verb)

Undergo solvation or convert into a solvate.

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Ethanol will solvate the polar compounds, allowing them to dissolve more easily in the mixture.
The sodium ion solvates as it comes into contact with the polar water molecules.
The lithium salt solvates with the solvent molecules, forming a more stable compound.
Sulfur trioxide solvates in water to form sulfuric acid.
When urea is in contact with methanol it solvates and gets dissolved within.

Cause a solvation in (a substance).

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

The solvent can solvate the polar molecules in the compound, resulting in stable interactions.
Alcohols can solvate a variety of compounds by donating hydrogen atoms to form bonds.
A nonpolar solute requires a nonpolar solvent to effectively solvate and break its intermolecular forces.
Water can solvate proteins by hydrogen bonding with the polar amino acids in their structure.
Using an appropriate solvent can solvate the reactants and increase the rate of chemical reaction.