coagulation — English Dictionary

Noun

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

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   • Countable
   • Uncountable

   Examples

   the coagulation of proteins

2. The process by which blood forms solid clots.

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   • Countable
   • Uncountable

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

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   • Countable
   • Uncountable

Noun

1. the process of forming semisolid lumps in a liquid

   Synonyms

   curdlingclotting

   Broader terms

   natural processnatural actionactionactivity