Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
coagula
noun
/koʊˈæɡjʊlə/
Definition
A substance that is produced when liquid transforms into a solid or semi-solid state.
Examples
- The doctor explained how the coagula formed during the healing process.
- In cooking, coagula can be seen when milk curdles to make cheese.
Meaning
Coagula refers to a mass that forms when a liquid thickens, often used in the context of blood or other liquids that have undergone a change from fluid to a thicker state due to a chemical reaction or physical process.
Synonyms
- clot
- curd
- solidification
- mass
