clotting

• Processus par lequel un liquide, en particulier le sang, se transforme en une masse semi-solide (caillot), généralement pour arrêter un saignement ou dans le cadre d'une réaction physiologique.

The process by which a liquid, especially blood, forms semisolid lumps, typically to stop bleeding or as part of a physiological response.

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1. Blood clottingB2formalmedical

   The process by which blood changes from a liquid to a gel, forming a semisolid lump to stop bleeding.

   coagulation sanguine

   • Clotting is essential to prevent excessive bleeding after an injury.
   • The doctor explained the role of platelets in the clotting process.
   • Certain medications can interfere with normal blood clotting.

   Synonymescoagulation

• Verbe désignant le processus par lequel un liquide, en particulier le sang, se transforme en une masse dense et semi-solide.

A verb used to indicate the process of a liquid, especially blood, forming into a thick, semi-solid mass.

1. Thicken or solidify (liquid)B2formalmedical

   To change from a liquid state into a thickened or solid mass, especially in reference to blood.

   coaguler

   • Blood will clot quickly when exposed to air.
   • The wound stopped bleeding as the blood began to clot.
   • Certain medications help prevent blood from clotting too easily.

   Synonymescoagulatecongealcurdlegelsetsolidifythicken

   Antonymesdissolveliquefymeltrunthin

2. Cause to solidifyB2formalmedical

   To cause a liquid to change into a thickened or solid state.

   Faire coaguler

   • The enzyme helps clot the milk for cheese production.
   • Doctors can use agents to clot blood during surgery.
   • The chemical reaction clotted the mixture into a gel.

   Synonymescoagulatecongealcurdlegelsetsolidifythicken

   Antonymesdissolveliquefymeltthin

3. Turn into curdsC1formalculinary

   To coagulate or separate into curds, as in milk or dairy products.

   Cailler, se coaguler

   • The milk clotted when the rennet was added.
   • She clotted the cream to make traditional clotted cream.
   • The recipe requires the mixture to clot before straining.

   Synonymesclabbercoagulatecongealcurdlethicken

   Antonymesdissolveflowliquefymeltthin

4. Coalesce or uniteC1formal

   To come together and form a mass or group.

   Se coaguler / s'unir

   • The particles clotted together to form a larger sediment.
   • The crowd clotted around the street performer.
   • The ingredients clotted into a thick paste when stirred.

   Synonymesclumpcoagulatecoalescecongealcurdlelumpsolidify

   Antonymesdisbanddispersedissolvescatterseparate