coagulation

kɔɪəˈleɪʃən, kɒɡjəˈleɪʃən

Definitions

1. noun

the process or state of becoming or being changed into a solid mass or a cohesive substance, such as a blood clot.

“The doctor monitored the patient’s coagulation levels after the surgery.”

2. noun

a change in the consistency or texture of a substance, such as a change from liquid to solid.

“The coagulation of the paint made it difficult to apply evenly.”

Synonyms

  • clotting
  • gelation
  • solidification
  • thickening

Antonyms

  • dispersion
  • dissolution
  • liquefaction