What is another word for solvation?
Pronunciation: [səlvˈe͡ɪʃən] (IPA) 
Solvation refers to the process of a solute being dissolved in a solvent. However, there are several other terms that are often used interchangeably with this word. One such term is dissolution, which also refers to the process of a solute being dissolved in a solvent. Another term is hydration, which specifically refers to the solvation process when the solvent is water. Ionization is another synonym for solvation, which is used when the solute being dissolved is an ion. Lastly, dissolution and solvation are sometimes used interchangeably with the term dissolving, which refers to the overall process of a solute being broken down and dispersed in a solvent.
