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  1. Fields of Study
  2. chemistry
  3. physical chemistry
  4. chemical interactions
  5. solvation

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solvation

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Definition

  • Information Any stabilizing interaction of a solute (or solute moiety) and the solvent or a similar interaction of solvent with groups of an insoluble material (i.e. the ionic groups of an ion-exchange resin). Such interactions generally involve electrostatic forces and van der Waals forces, as well as chemically more specific effects such as hydrogen bond formation.

    Source: IUPAC

    Type: Concept definition

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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/329738

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