Transcription
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- [key-see-ey-shuh n]
- /ˌkeɪ siˈeɪ ʃən/
- /keɪsˈeɪʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [key-see-ey-shuh n]
- /ˌkeɪ siˈeɪ ʃən/
Definitions of caseation word
- noun caseation the formation of cheese from casein during the coagulation of milk 3
- noun caseation the degeneration of dead tissue into a soft cheeselike mass 3
- noun caseation the precipitation of casein to form cheese 3
- noun caseation a degenerative process in which tissue changes into a dry, cheeselike substance, characteristically associated with tuberculosis 3
- noun caseation Pathology. transformation of tissue into a soft cheeselike mass, as in tuberculosis. 1
- noun caseation Biochemistry. the formation of cheese from casein during the coagulation of milk. 1
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Origin of caseation
First appearance:
before 1865 One of the 28% newest English words
First recorded in 1865-70; caseate + -ion
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Caseation
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
caseation popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 72% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
caseation usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for caseation
noun caseation
- condensation — Condensation consists of small drops of water which form when warm water vapour or steam touches a cold surface such as a window.
- agglomeration — An agglomeration of things is a lot of different things gathered together, often in no particular order or arrangement.
- consolidation — the act of consolidating or state of being consolidated
- concretion — the act or process of coming or growing together; coalescence
- concentration — Concentration on something involves giving all your attention to it.
Antonyms for caseation
noun caseation
- dispersal — The action or process of distributing things or people over a wide area.
- separation — an act or instance of separating or the state of being separated.
- dissolution — the act or process of resolving or dissolving into parts or elements.
- melting — to become liquefied by warmth or heat, as ice, snow, butter, or metal.
- opening — an open or clear space.
Top questions with caseation
- caseation necrosis refers to an area where?
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Matching words
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