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🔤 Vowel merging 🥛 Liquid separation
syneresis

syneresis

9.9
Liquid separates from a soft mass, for example in cheese or yogurt
  • noun
  • /sɪˈnɛrɪsɪs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : sineresis
  • During yogurt production, syneresis occurs when liquid whey separates from the gel.

Examples

  • Excessive syneresis can affect the texture and appearance of cheese.

  • To prevent syneresis, the custard must be cooked gently and stirred constantly.

  • During yogurt production, syneresis can be seen as liquid whey separates from the gel.

  • The syneresis in the cheese was evident after it sat for too long.

  • In the lab, we observed syneresis occurring in the gelatin.

  • Excessive syneresis during cheese making can negatively impact its texture.

  • To reduce syneresis in desserts, it is essential to cook the mixture gently.

Synonyms

synaeresis
vssyneresis
  • Specialized
9.9

Liquid that comes out when a gel shrinks, like in yogurt or cheese

has identical meaning but uses a different spelling form

Surface Forms

syneresis singular
synereses plural

Etymology

Syneresis also comes from syn- meaning 'together' and describes what happens when a gel pulls its parts together and squeezes liquid out. So thinking of a shrinking sponge helps you remember that syneresis is the liquid separation you see in yogurt or cheese.