co·ac·er·vate (k - s  r-v t , k-sûrv t)n. A cluster of droplets separated out of a lyophilic colloid. adj. 1. Of or relating to a cluster of droplets. 2. Biology Growing in clusters. tr.v. co·ac·er·vated, co·ac·er·vat·ing, co·ac·er·vates To cause to form a coacervate. [From Latin coacerv tus, past participle of coacervre, to heap together : co-, co- + acervre, to heap (from acervus, a heap).]co·ac er·vation n. |
Coacervation the result of piling or heaping things together; an accumulation; a mass—Wilkes.
Examples: coacervation of proofs, 1852; of texts, 1641; of tough humours, 1650.
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