water of hydration
water of hydration · waters of hydration
Water molecules that are trapped within the crystalline framework of a compound in a…Water molecules that are trapped within the crystalline framework of a compound in a definite, stoichiometric ratio.
» Without water, hydration and basic patient needs are hard to meet.
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1 senses(countable, uncountable)Water molecules that are trapped within the crystalline framework of a compound in a definite, stoichiometric ratio.
More definitions
- the water present in hydrated compounds
Examples
1 sentencesWithout water, hydration and basic patient needs are hard to meet.
Forms
plural: waters of hydration| Singular | water of hydration |
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irregular · Lesson
Synonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- the water present in hydrated compounds:water of crystallizationwater of crystallisation
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular
- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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