IPA: //koʊˈæsərˌveɪt//
KK: /koʊˈæsərˌveɪt/
Relating to or characterized by clusters of droplets or particles that come together.
The coacervate structures in the experiment showed interesting properties.
A group of small droplets that form together in a solution, often due to certain chemical interactions.
The scientist observed the coacervate forming in the test tube during the experiment.
To cause a substance to form into a coacervate, which is a droplet or cluster of molecules that come together in a solution.
The scientist aimed to coacervate the proteins in the solution for further study.
Past: coacervated
Past Participle: coacervated
Coacervate is formed from "co-" (meaning together) and "acervare" (meaning to heap or pile). The word describes the process of particles coming together to form a cluster or heap.
Think of particles coming 'together' ('co-') to form a 'heap' ('acervare') — that's what coacervate means.