See Also: coacervate(medicine)
coacervate(1)(dictionary)
coacervate(2)(dictionary)

coacervate(1) (iou) and HRT (oh)


coacervate(1) (iou)



coacervate noun. E20.
[Back-form. from COACERVATION: see -ATE1.]
Chemistry. A colloid-rich viscous liquid phase which may separate from a colloidal solution on addition of a third component.

HRT (oh)



hormone replacement therapy treatment for women during and after the menopause, in which they are given hormones to replace those which are lacking