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Reversal of coagulation or flocculation, i.e., the dispersion of aggregates to form a stable colloidal suspension or emulsion.
Pharmaceutics Pharmacist Competitive Exams
Q. Reversal of coagulation or flocculation, i.e., the dispersion of aggregates to form a stable colloidal suspension or emulsion.
Ans → deflocculation
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Ans → deflocculation
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Ans → coagulation
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Ans → deliquescence
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Ans → coating
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Ans → deliquescent
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Ans → compressed tablet
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Ans → depot
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Ans → detergent
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Ans → detergency
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Ans → implants
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Ans → spheronization
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Ans → spheronization
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