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