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coagulation

/koʊˌæɡjəˈleɪʃən/ /kəˌæɡjəˈleɪʃən/

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noun

Gerinnung

The precipitation of suspended particles as they increase in size (by any of several physical or chemical processes)

Examples :

"The muddied water showed signs of coagulation as the river current slowed. "

Das trübe Wasser zeigte Anzeichen von Gerinnung, als sich die Flussströmung verlangsamte.

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noun

Gerinnung

The process by which blood forms solid clots.

Examples :

"The doctor explained that the patient's slow coagulation meant they were at risk of bleeding excessively. "

Der Arzt erklärte, dass die langsame Gerinnung des Patienten bedeutete, dass er Gefahr lief, übermäßig zu bluten.

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noun

Gerinnung, Verfestigung

Similar solidification of other materials (e.g. of tofu).

Examples :

"The chef used a special process to achieve a rapid coagulation of the tofu, making it firm for the stir-fry. "

Der Koch verwendete ein spezielles Verfahren, um eine schnelle Gerinnung des Tofus zu erreichen und ihn für das Pfannenrühren fest zu machen.

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