Solvatoidaan
Solvatoidaan is a Finnish verb that translates to "to be solvated" or "to undergo solvation" in English. It refers to the process where a solute dissolves in a solvent. This occurs when the solvent molecules surround and interact with the solute molecules or ions, breaking apart the solute's structure and dispersing it throughout the solvent. The strength of these interactions, often involving electrostatic forces, hydrogen bonding, or van der Waals forces, determines the solubility of the solute in the solvent.
The term "solvatoidaan" is primarily used in chemistry and related scientific fields. It describes the phenomenon
The reverse process, where a solute separates from the solvent, is typically referred to by different terms,