gelation

gelation¹ Definition

ge·la·tion (jē lā′s̸hən)

noun

solidification by cooling or freezing

Etymology: L gelatio < pp. of gelare, to freeze: see gelatin

gelation² Definition

gel·a·tion (jel ā′s̸hən)

noun

the coagulation of a sol to form a gel

Etymology: gel + -ation

gelation Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

time: Of key interest will be the technique's ability to determine gelation time and completely characterize the system's rheology at the gel point.

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