Syneresis Definition
sinerəsis
synaereses, synereses
noun
The drawing together of two consecutive vowels or syllables into one syllable, esp. so as to form a diphthong.
Webster's New World
Webster's New World
Contraction of a gel so that liquid is exuded at the surface, as in the separation of serum from a blood clot.
Webster's New World
Alternative spelling of synaeresis.
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Noun
Singular:
syneresis
Plural:
syneresesOrigin of Syneresis
Late Latin synaeresis from Greek sunairesis from sunairein to contract sun- syn- hairein to take, grasp
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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