noun
coagulation
Coagulation (noun) means (chemistry) The process by which tiny particles floating in a liquid clump together and grow larger.
noun
1
(chemistry) The process by which tiny particles floating in a liquid clump together and grow larger.
"the coagulation of proteins"
2
The process by which blood thickens and forms a clot.
3
A similar thickening and setting process seen in other substances, such as tofu.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Middle French coagulation, from Latin coagulatio, coagulationem; morphologically it is formed from coagulate and -ion.
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Rhymes for coagulation
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of coagulation?
"coagulation" (noun) means (chemistry) The process by which tiny particles floating in a liquid clump together and grow larger.
What is another word for coagulation?
Other words for "coagulation" include curdling, clotting.
What is the opposite of coagulation?
The opposite of "coagulation" is dissolution.
What are the different meanings of coagulation?
"coagulation" has 3 main meanings: 1. (chemistry) The process by which tiny particles floating in a liquid clump together and grow larger; 2. The process by which blood thickens and forms a clot; 3. A similar thickening and setting process seen in other substances, such as tofu.
