"Solvating" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
The word "solvating" refers to the process of dissolving or dispersing a substance, such as a solid or gas, into a solvent, typically a liquid. The solvent is able to break the intermolecular forces holding the solute together, allowing it to dissolve and mix with the solvent.
In a broader sense, solvating can also refer to the act of alleviating or resolving a difficult or metastable situation. The idea is that the solvent is able to "dissolve" the problem or issue, making it easier to deal with or overcome.
Solvate refers to the act of dissolving something, especially a gas, in a solvent, resulting in a solution or a compound that can conduct electricity. It can also relate to the formation of ions or molecules in a solvent, which helps to facilitate this process.