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gelation

gelation

8.2
A liquid that becomes a soft solid like jelly
  • noun
  • /dʒəˈleɪʃən/
  • Specialized
translation icon : gelación
  • The gelation of the mixture occurred after cooling, transforming it from a liquid into a gel-like substance.
  • gelation properties
  • gelation capacity

There's instances of diffusion and instances of gelation.

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Examples

  • The gelation properties of the protein isolate are technologically advantageous for baked and pasta products, simulated ground meats, as well as for dairy products such as curds and cheese.

    Academic text (2014)

  • Protein solubility, emulsification, gelation, as well as foaming properties of the bean protein isolate were significantly (P < 0.05) affected by different pH levels.

    Academic text (2014)

  • And here we are talking today about gelation, about gels.

    Harvard University

  • The method of Lawal et al. (2005) was followed to determine the gelation properties of the protein isolate.

    Academic text (2014)

  • The results showed that the inhibition provided by each of the inhibitors was effective in preserving the gelation properties of kamaboko.

    Academic text (1993)

  • Variations in gelation capacity of the protein isolate at different pH levels may be ascribed to the prevalence of surface charge on protein molecules.

    Academic text (2014)

  • To link the expression of TF in the islets with the procoagulant activity, we attempted to block the gelation with antibodies to TF.

    Academic text (2002)

  • The balance of positive and negative charges at the isoelectric region minimizes repulsive interactions, which promote stronger interactions of protein molecules, resulting in an improvement of gelation capacity.

    Academic text (2014)

  • Changes in temperature affected the gelation process, causing the liquid to thicken as it set.

  • He studied the gelation properties of agar to improve the consistency of his culinary creations.

Synonyms

coagulation
vsgelation
  • Specialized
5 6.9

A change when a liquid becomes thick and forms clots, like blood or milk

creates a smooth, jelly-like network rather than separate clots or lumps
congealment
vsgelation
8.2

A liquid that becomes thick or solid when it cools

occurs via chemical or physical changes, not only by cooling

Antonyms

liquefaction
  • Specialized
1 7.5

To change a solid or gas into a liquid

How Gelled

solidification
  • Specialized
1 6.8
gelation
  • Specialized
8.2
thickening
4 4.6
liquid state
  • Specialized
3 3.7

Surface Forms

gelation singular
gelations plural

Morphology

gelation = gel (semi-transparent) = gel + ation

The word is transparently built from 'gel' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ation', but the result is a specialized technical term.

Etymology

The word gelation comes from the Latin root gel- meaning 'to freeze' or 'cold', and you can see the same root in gel and gelatin. So gelation is the process when a liquid 'sets' and becomes a gel, like jelly or a thick sauce.