1. compounds formed when solvent molecules combine with solute molecules or ions
Usage: chemistry

1. forms solvates; combines with solvent molecules
Usage: chemistry

Examples

• The crystal structure contains water solvates.
• Copper sulfate solvates readily with water molecules.
• These solvates are stable at room temperature.
• The compound solvates when dissolved in ethanol.
• Hydrated salts are common examples of solvates.
• The metal ion solvates with six water molecules.