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syneresis

noun
/sɪˈnɛrəsɪs/

Meaning

The contraction of two adjacent vowels into a single syllable or the separation of liquid from a gel.

Example Sentences

The yogurt showed syneresis when liquid separated on top.

Synonyms

contraction, merging, coalescence, separation, shrinkage

Antonyms

expansion, separation

Collocations

syneresis in yogurt, gel syneresis, syneresis process

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The first meal of the day, usually eaten in the morning.
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