
The incorporation of one or more integral molecules of water into another species with or without displacement of one or more other atoms or groups. For example the incorporation of water into the inner ligand sphere of an inorganic complex is an aquation reaction. See also hydration.
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aquation The process of forming a complex of water molecules with ions of other molecules.
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