gelation

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Etymology

From Latin gelātiō (freezing), from gelātus (frozen), past participle of gelō (to freeze).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /d͡ʒɪˈleɪʃən/

Noun

gelation (countable and uncountable, plural gelations)

  1. The formation of a solid by cooling; freezing.
  2. The formation of a gel, especially from a sol.

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