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Definition of: syneresis
(si·ner′ə·sis) noun
1. The coalescence of two vowels or syllables generally pronounced separately, as seest for see-est: opposed to dieresis; crasis. Compare SYNIZESIS.
2. Chem. The contraction of a gel, with the expulsion of water or other liquids, as in the clotting of blood. Also spelled synaeresis. [<LL synaeresis <Gk. synairesis a drawing together <syn- together + haireein take]
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