1. the process of forming a gel; the transition of a liquid or sol into a gel state
Usage: commonly used in chemistry, materials science, and food science

Examples

• The gelation of the polymer solution occurred when the temperature was lowered.
• Gelation happens naturally when fruit juice is mixed with pectin and sugar.
• Scientists studied the gelation process to improve the texture of the new dessert.
• The gelation time depends on the concentration of the cross-linking agent.
• Rapid gelation of the epoxy resin made it difficult to work with.
• Understanding gelation is essential for developing better cosmetic products.