coacer'vation
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coacervate (kəʊˈæsəvɪt, -ˌveɪt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| either of two liquid phases that may separate from a hydrophilic sol, each containing a different concentration of a dispersed solid | |
| [C17: from Latin coacervāre to heap up, from acervus a heap] | |
| coacer'vation | |
| —n | |
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Coacer'vation
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| a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal. |
| a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc. |
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