1. Noun
The union, or drawing together into one syllable, of two vowels that are ordinarily separated in syllabification; synecphonesis; -- the opposite of diaeresis.
2. Noun
Same as Synaeresis.
3. Noun
the separation of liquid from a gel that is caused by contraction (as in cheese making)
Vocabulary classified under Chemistry
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