coacervate

coacervate definition - medical

co·ac·er·vate (kō-ăsˈər-vātˌ)

noun
  1. A cluster of molecules.
  2. A cluster of droplets separated out of a lyophilic colloid.

Related Forms:

  • co·acˈer·vateˌ verb & adj.

Related Forms:

  • co·acˌer·vaˈtion noun

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