单词 | syneresis |
释义 | syneresis/sɪˈnɪərɪsɪs![]() noun (plural synereses /sɪˈnɪərɪsiːz/) [mass noun] 1The contraction of two vowels into a diphthong or single vowel. 2 Chemistry The contraction of a gel accompanied by the separating out of liquid.More specific chemical alterations such as syneresis or mineral dehydration can provide endogenous driving forces leading to overpressure....
OriginLate 16th century: via late Latin from Greek sunairesis, based on sun- 'together' + hairein 'take'. |
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