co·ac·er·vate
[n. koh-as-er-vit, -veyt, koh-uh-sur-vit; v. koh-as-er-veyt, koh-uh-sur-veyt] noun, verb, co·ac·er·vat·ed, co·ac·er·vat·ing. 
ər noun
1.
Physical Chemistry. a reversible aggregation of liquid particles in an emulsion.
verb (used with object), verb (used without object)
2.
to make or become a coacervate.
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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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Coacervate
is always a great word to know.
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| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
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Medical Dictionary
coacervate co·ac·er·vate (kō-ās'ər-vāt')
n.
A cluster of molecules.
A cluster of droplets separated out of a lyophilic colloid.
co·ac'er·vate' v.
co·ac'er·vate' adj.
co·ac'er·va'tion n.
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