coacervate

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co·ac·er·vate (k

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1. A cluster of molecules.

2. A cluster of droplets separated out of a lyophilic colloid.

co·acer·vate v. & adj.

co·acer·vation n.

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coacervation			Coacervates are tiny spherical droplets of assorted organic molecules (specifically, lipid molecules) that are held together by hydrophobic forces from a surrounding liquid. Tiny sea worm helps scientists make bone-repairing medical adhesive by Asian News International Copolymers of diallyldimethylammonium chloride and acrylamide have recently been advanced as coacervate depositing agents for skin, with the added advantage that they provide desired low viscosity/theology to the personal care compositions in which they are included. Trends in polymers for skin care: recent patent activity reveals ... by Lochhead, Robert Y. / Household & Personal Products Industry Shell-core systems such as coacervates or gelatin beads are costly and generally limited to lipophilic flavours. Encapsulation opens up new flavour horizons by Campanile, Fabio / Nutraceutical Business & Technology			CNS syndrome CNS tumor CNSN Co CO 2 co- Co-Author co-carcinogen co-counseling Co-Dependency co-dominance co-dominant gene action co-insurance Co-Investigator co-localization co-medication CO-oximeter co-payment co-sleeping co-stimulation Co-Surgery co-trimoxazole CO2 CO2 laser ablation CoA coacervate coacervation coaching coactivated T cells COAD coadaptation coagglutination coagglutinin coagulability coagulable coagulant coagulase coagulate coagulated Coagulating factors coagulation coagulation cascade coagulation current coagulation disorder Coagulation Disorders coagulation factor coagulation factor assay coagulation factor I coagulation factor II coagulation factor III coagulation factor IV			Co2e CO3 CO5 Co7 CoA CoA CoA CoA Coaa COAAA COAAF COAAL COAAR COAAT COAB COABA COABC COABE COABH COABIS CoABS COAC COACB COACC COACD COACE coacervare coacervate coacervated coacervated coacervated coacervates coacervates coacervates coacervating coacervating coacervating coacervation coacervation coacervation coach coach coach coach coach coach Coach (baseball) Coach (basketball) Coach (disambiguation) Coach (disambiguation) Coach (disambiguation) Coach (vehicle) Coach Across America Coach airfare Coach and Player Development Committee Coach and Player Review Board coach bolt coach bolt

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