Gelation

//d͡ʒɪˈleɪʃən// noun

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Definitions

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

Etymology

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

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