inspissation

Meanings

• Noun

  Thickening or condensation of a substance, such as a liquid or gas.

  - "The inspissation of blood in the veins can lead to clotting."
  - "The inspissation of honey over time makes it more difficult to pour."

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Variants

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inspissate , inspissated , inspissates , inspissating , inspissation , inspissations , inspissator , inspissators

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'inspissare', meaning 'to make thick' or 'to condense'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'inspissation' is most commonly used in the context of medical and scientific research.

2. The inspissation of certain substances, such as tar or pitch, can lead to the formation of asphalt or bitumen.

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Related Concepts

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1. Consolidation: The process of making something more solid or compact, often used in the context of inspissation.

2. Thixotropy: A property of certain substances that exhibit a change from a liquid to a semi-solid state upon agitation, and then return to their liquid state when the agitation stops. This is related to the concept of inspissation as both processes involve the thickening or condensation of a substance.

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How to Memorize "inspissation"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a thick, syrupy substance being slowly poured and thickening as it sits still.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'inspissation' with the image of a thick, jelly-like substance.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Inspissation Is A Substance Thickening' to remember the definition.

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