Mineral hydration refers to the process of water molecules binding to mineral surfaces. Some synonyms for this term include mineral water adsorption, mineral moisture absorption, and mineral wetting. Other similar terms include mineral solvation, which refers to the process of minerals dissolving in water, and mineral leaching, which involves minerals being removed from soil or rock by water flowing over them. Additionally, the term mineral precipitation can be used to describe the process of minerals forming from dissolved ions in water. Whatever the terminology used, the process of mineral hydration is crucial for many geological and biological processes, and has significant implications for the environment and industries such as mining and agriculture.