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coacervation

co·ac·er·va·tion
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [koh-as-er-vey-shuh n]
    • /koʊˌæs ərˈveɪ ʃən/
    • /kˌəʊsəvˈeɪʃən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [koh-as-er-vey-shuh n]
    • /koʊˌæs ərˈveɪ ʃən/

Definitions of coacervation word

  • noun coacervation a reversible, emulsoid stage existing between the sol and gel formations, in which the addition of a third substance causes the separation of the sol into two immiscible liquid phases: an essential stage in the formation of proteins, antibodies, etc. 3
  • noun coacervation the process of becoming a coacervate. 1
  • noun coacervation The separation of a colloidal system into two liquid phases, one of which (the coacervate) is more concentrated in the colloid component. 1

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Origin of coacervation

First appearance:

before 1350
One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English coacervacioun < Latin coacervātiōn- (stem of coacervātiō), equivalent to coacervāt(us) (see coacervate) + -iōn- -ion

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Parts of speech for Coacervation

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

coacervation popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 73% 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.

coacervation usage trend in Literature

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Top questions with coacervation

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