coagulation
noun/koʊˌæɡjəˈleɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #17,233 most common English word
Meaning
The process by which a liquid, especially blood, changes to a solid or semi-solid state by forming clots.
Example sentence
The nurse explained that coagulation is the process by which blood forms clots to stop bleeding.
Synonyms & related words
- clotting
- curdling
- solidification
- congealing
Practice this word in the quiz
More words in ranks 17,201–17,300
- catalysisThe acceleration of a chemical reaction by a substance that is not consumed in the process.
- centralizationthe process of bringing control of activities under one central authority.
- changeovera transition or conversion from one system, method, or situation to another.
- cisterna tank or reservoir for storing water, especially one supplied by rainwater.
- clevernessthe quality of being quick-witted and skilled at finding smart solutions
- codera person who writes computer code; a programmer.
- coldlyIn an unfriendly or emotionally distant manner.
- colloquiallyin an informal or conversational way, as used in everyday speech
- congruentidentical in form; in agreement or harmony.
- contributoryplaying a part in bringing about a result; helping to cause something.