aquation

https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.A00426
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
Source:
PAC, 1994, 66, 1077. (Glossary of terms used in physical organic chemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 1994)) on page 1086 [Terms] [Paper]