Resuspension
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 A second or subsequent suspension. countable, uncountable
"Those who try tie themselves in knots, seeking to insulate the leader from decisions that are clearly taken with the boss’s preferences in mind, such as the grimly farcical sequence of suspension, readmission and resuspension of Chris Williamson."
- 2 a renewed suspension of insoluble particles after they have been precipitated wordnet
- 3 The renewed suspension of a precipitated sediment, such as stirring up settled mud at the bottom of a body of water. countable, uncountable
"After seven centrifugings and resuspensions, the chloride is reduced to less than 5 mgm. per cent."
Example
More examples"Those who try tie themselves in knots, seeking to insulate the leader from decisions that are clearly taken with the boss’s preferences in mind, such as the grimly farcical sequence of suspension, readmission and resuspension of Chris Williamson."
Etymology
From re- + suspension.
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