Definition for Coagulation
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Coagulation is the process in which colloidal particles come together to form lager masses. Coagulation can be brought about by adding ions to neutralize the charges stabilizing the colloid. Ions with a high charge are particularly effective. Another example of ionic coagulation is in the formation of river deltas, which occurs when colloidal silt particles in rivers are coagulated by ions in sea water. Heating is another way of coagulating certain colloids.