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gelation.

The formation of a solid by cooling; freezing.

8 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/d͡ʒɪˈleɪʃən/
  1. The formation of a solid by cooling; freezing.

    countable · uncountable
  2. The formation of a gel, especially from a sol.

    countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

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

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