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syneresis

Pronunciation: /sɪˈnɪərɪsɪs/
Definition of syneresis

noun (plural synereses /-siːz/)

[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.

Origin:

late 16th century: via late Latin from Greek sunairesis, based on sun- 'together' + hairein 'take'

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