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coagulation

/koʊˌæɡjəˈleɪʃən/ /kəˌæɡjəˈleɪʃən/

Meanings
noun
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. "
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Related Words

Illustration processes

processes noun

/ˈpɹoʊsɛsiːz/ /ˈpɹəʊ̯sɛsiːz/ /ˈpɹɑsɛsɪz/

A series of events which produce a result (the product).

"The bakery uses complex processes to transform flour, sugar, and eggs into delicious cakes. "

Illustration several

several noun

/ˈsɛv(ə)ɹəl/

An area of land in private ownership (as opposed to common land).

"The family owns several, a small plot of land behind their house. "

Illustration suspended

suspended verb

/səˈspɛndɪd/

To halt something temporarily.

"The meeting was suspended for lunch."

Illustration particles

particles noun

/ˈpɑːtɪkl̩z/ /ˈpɑɹtɪkl̩z/

A very small piece of matter, a fragment; especially, the smallest possible part of something.

"Dust particles floated in the sunbeam coming through the window. "

Illustration precipitation

precipitation noun

/pɹɪˌsɪpɪˈteɪʃən/

Any or all of the forms of water particles, whether liquid or solid, that fall from the atmosphere (e.g., rain, hail, snow or sleet). It is a major class of hydrometeor, but it is distinguished from cloud, fog, dew, rime, frost, etc., in that it must fall. It is distinguished from cloud and virga in that it must reach the ground.

"The heavy precipitation delayed the school bus this morning. "

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excessively adverb

/ɪkˈsɛsɪvli/

To an excessive degree.

"The application form was excessively complicated."

Illustration explained

explained verb

/ɪkˈspleɪnd/

To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of.

"To explain a chapter of the Bible."

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increase noun

/ɪnˈkriːs/ /ˈɪŋkriːs/

An amount by which a quantity is increased.

"The increase in homework assignments this week was significant. "

Illustration bleeding

bleeding verb

/ˈbliːdɪŋ/

(of a person or animal) To lose blood through an injured blood vessel.

"If her nose bleeds, try to use ice."

Illustration materials

materials noun

/məˈtɪəɹɪəlz/ /məˈtɪɹi.əlz/

Matter which may be shaped or manipulated, particularly in making something.

"Asphalt, composed of oil and sand, is a widely used material for roads."

Illustration chemical

chemical noun

/ˈkɛmɪkəl/

Any specific chemical element or chemical compound or alloy.

"The scientist studied the chemical composition of the soil sample. "

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physical noun

/ˈfɪzɪkəl/

Physical examination.

"How long has it been since your last physical?"