English Explanatory Dictionary

gelation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Pronunciation

/d͡ʒɪˈleɪʃən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-gelation.wav

Word forms

gelation gelations

Etymology

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

Derived words

cryogelation degelation gelation time hydrogelation postgelation regelation
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