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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

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