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coagulation

/koʊˌæɡjəˈleɪʃən/ /kəˌæɡjəˈleɪʃən/

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noun

Coagulation

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. "

L'eau boueuse montrait des signes de coagulation à mesure que le courant de la rivière ralentissait.

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noun

Coagulation

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. "

Le médecin a expliqué que la coagulation lente du patient signifiait qu'il risquait de saigner excessivement.

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noun

Coagulation, solidification

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. "

Le chef a utilisé un procédé spécial pour obtenir une coagulation rapide du tofu, le rendant ferme pour le sauté.

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