1. the process by which a liquid, especially blood, changes into a thick mass or solid state
Usage: medical; scientific
2. the process by which small particles in a liquid stick together to form larger masses
Usage: scientific; chemistry

Examples

• Blood coagulation is essential to stop bleeding from wounds.
• The doctor ordered tests to check the patient’s coagulation time.
• Vitamin K plays an important role in blood coagulation.
• The coagulation of proteins occurs when milk turns sour.
• Water treatment plants use chemicals to promote coagulation of impurities.
• Hemophiliacs have problems with normal blood coagulation.