coacervate

co·ac·er·vate

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- UK Pronunciation
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- [noun koh-as-er-vit, -veyt, koh-uh-sur-vit; verb koh-as-er-veyt, koh-uh-sur-veyt]
- /noun koʊˈæs ər vɪt, -ˌveɪt, ˌkoʊ əˈsɜr vɪt; verb koʊˈæs ərˌveɪt, ˌkoʊ əˈsɜr veɪt/
- /kˈəʊsəvˌeɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [noun koh-as-er-vit, -veyt, koh-uh-sur-vit; verb koh-as-er-veyt, koh-uh-sur-veyt]
- /noun koʊˈæs ər vɪt, -ˌveɪt, ˌkoʊ əˈsɜr vɪt; verb koʊˈæs ərˌveɪt, ˌkoʊ əˈsɜr veɪt/

Definitions of coacervate word

noun coacervate either of two liquid phases that may separate from a hydrophilic sol, each containing a different concentration of a dispersed solid 3
noun coacervate Physical Chemistry. a reversible aggregation of liquid particles in an emulsion. 1
noun coacervate A colloid-rich viscous liquid phase that may separate from a colloidal solution on addition of a third component. 1
noun coacervate (chemistry) The microsphere droplet that result from coacervation. 0
adjective coacervate (Obsolete (No longer in use)) Clumped together, clustered. 0

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Origin of coacervate

First appearance:

before 1620

One of the 42% oldest English words

1620-30; < Latin coacervātus (past participle of coacervāre to heap up), equivalent to co- co- + acerv(us) heap, multitude + -ātus -ate1

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Parts of speech for Coacervate

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coacervate popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 61% 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.

coacervate usage trend in Literature

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