Word · Frequency #29420
coagulation
凝结；凝固
the process of forming semisolid lumps in a liquid
- 1.
The precipitation of suspended particles as they increase in size by any of several physical or chemical processes.
悬浮颗粒经物理或化学过程增大而沉淀。
- 2.
The process by which blood forms solid clots.
血液形成固体凝块的过程。
- 3.
Similar solidification of other materials (e.g. of tofu).
其他物质(如豆腐)的类似凝固过程。
悬浮颗粒经物理或化学过程增大而沉淀。；血液形成固体凝块的过程。；其他物质(如豆腐)的类似凝固过程。；凝结；凝结物；[化] 聚沉; 凝结作用; 凝聚法
In use
The doctor explained that coagulation quickly stops the bleeding after an injury.
In this recipe, lemon juice speeds up the coagulation of the milk into soft curds.
Stirring the mixture gently prevents coagulation and keeps the liquid smooth.
the coagulation of sth
coagulation 常与 of 连用，表示某物的凝结过程。
The coagulation of milk is essential for making cheese.
牛奶的凝结对制作奶酪至关重要。
coagulation takes place
描述凝结的自然过程时，也可用 occur 等不及物动词。
Coagulation takes place rapidly when the temperature is lowered.
当温度降低时，凝结会迅速发生。
prevent coagulation
在医学或化工语境中，常见 prevent（防止）与 promote（促进）等动词与 coagulation 搭配。
Connections
Collocations
- blood coagulation
- 血液凝固
- Blood coagulation is essential to stop bleeding.血液凝固对于止血至关重要。
- coagulation factor
- 凝血因子
- Vitamin K is needed for the production of coagulation factors.维生素K是产生凝血因子所必需的。
- coagulation cascade
- 凝血级联反应
- The coagulation cascade involves a series of enzyme activations.凝血级联反应涉及一系列酶激活。
- coagulation test
- 凝血试验
- The doctor ordered a coagulation test before the surgery.医生要求手术前做凝血试验。
- disseminated intravascular coagulation
- 弥散性血管内凝血
- Disseminated intravascular coagulation is a serious complication of sepsis.弥散性血管内凝血是脓毒症的严重并发症。
Learner notes
Memory Tip
记法：coagulation=凝结。想象伤口流血后凝成一块半固体的血痂，液体变固体块。
Context & Register
语域：formal 常见场景：医学检验、化学实验 coagulation 是正式的技术用语，多用于医学、生物或化学语境，日常口语中较少用到；通常指液体形成半固体凝块的过程。
Pronunciation & Spelling
这些词都以 -ation 结尾，末尾音节是 /ˈeɪʃən/，与 coagulation 同韵。注意拼写相似的 coagulate /kəʊˈæɡjuleɪt/ 和 coagulant /kəʊˈæɡjʊlənt/ 发音不同，不要混淆。
Learn the forms together
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