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water of hydration

/ˈwɔːtər əv haɪˈdreɪʃən/

Tradução: Moléculas de água quimicamente ligadas dentro da estrutura cristalina de um composto, essenciais para manter a forma e as propriedades do cristal.

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/ˈwɔːtər əv haɪˈdreɪʃən/C1formalscientific
  • ptMoléculas de água quimicamente ligadas dentro da estrutura cristalina de um composto, essenciais para manter a forma e as propriedades do cristal.

Water molecules that are chemically bonded within a crystal structure of a compound, essential for maintaining the crystal's form and properties.

  1. Water in crystal structureC1formal

    Water molecules that are chemically bound within the crystal structure of a compound, often released upon heating.

    ptÁgua de cristalização

    • Copper sulfate pentahydrate contains five molecules of water of hydration.
    • When heated, the water of hydration is driven off, leaving an anhydrous salt.
    • The formula for gypsum includes two molecules of water of hydration.