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coacervate

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: //koʊˈæsərˌveɪt//

KK: /koʊˈæsərˌveɪt/

adjective
Definition

Relating to or characterized by clusters of droplets or particles that come together.


Example

The coacervate structures in the experiment showed interesting properties.


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you see those coacervate structures under the microscope?
Sloth B
Yeah, they looked really interesting, almost like tiny clusters of droplets.
Sloth A
I never knew they could form such coacervate patterns in nature.
Sloth B
It’s fascinating how nature can create such complex formations!

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
clustered
aggregated
conglomerate
Antonyms
scattered
dispersed
isolated
noun
Definition

A group of small droplets that form together in a solution, often due to certain chemical interactions.


Example

The scientist observed the coacervate forming in the test tube during the experiment.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever heard of a coacervate?
Sloth B
I think I read about it in a science article once.
Sloth A
It's really fascinating how those tiny droplets form together.
Sloth B
transitive verb
Definition

To cause a substance to form into a coacervate, which is a droplet or cluster of molecules that come together in a solution.


Example

The scientist aimed to coacervate the proteins in the solution for further study.


Tense Forms

Past: coacervated

Past Participle: coacervated


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever tried to coacervate different substances together for a science project?
Sloth B
No, I haven't, but it sounds interesting!
Sloth A
It can create some pretty cool effects when you coacervate them properly.
Root Explanation

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.

Memory Tip

Think of particles coming 'together' ('co-') to form a 'heap' ('acervare') — that's what coacervate means.

Visually Confused Words
acervate
carcerate
cancerate
acerate
conservate
acervative
acervately
Is this page helpful?
Yeah, it's amazing how nature works on such a small scale.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
aggregate
cluster
droplet
Antonyms
disperse
scatter
separate
Sloth B
I might give it a shot; it sounds like a fun experiment!

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
aggregate
cluster
combine
Antonyms
separate
disperse
divide