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coagulation

/koʊˌæɡjəˈleɪʃən/ /kəˌæɡjəˈleɪʃən/

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noun

Coagulación

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. "

El agua turbia mostró signos de coagulación a medida que la corriente del río disminuía.

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noun

Coagulación

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. "

El médico explicó que la coagulación lenta del paciente significaba que corría el riesgo de sangrar excesivamente.

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noun

Coagulación, solidificación

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. "

El chef utilizó un proceso especial para lograr una rápida coagulación del tofu, haciéndolo firme para el salteado.

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