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Close, tight aggregation of colloid particles, emulsion droplets, suspension particles, which are difficult to redisperse.
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Q. Close, tight aggregation of colloid particles, emulsion droplets, suspension particles, which are difficult to redisperse.
Ans → coagulation
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