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Definition of coagulation

coagulation

/koʊˌæɡ.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/
co · ag · u · la · tion
Plural:coagulations
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Adjective:coagulative
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• noun

1

The process by which a liquid, especially blood, changes into a thickened, semi-solid, or gel-like mass.

Example

"Vitamin K plays an essential role in the normal coagulation of blood following an injury."

2

In chemistry and water treatment, the aggregation and settling of finely suspended particles in a liquid through the addition of a chemical agent.

Example

"The municipal water plant uses chemical coagulation to remove fine sediment and organic impurities before filtration."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 17th century from Latin coagulatio, from the verb coagulare ('to curdle'), which combines co- ('together') and agere ('to drive').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Coagulation. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/coagulation
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