ALL meanings of coacervation
co·ac·er·va·tion
C c - 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