Coalescence

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-002155",
  "term": "Coalescence",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The process where two or more dispersed phase entities, such as droplets in an emulsion or bubbles in a foam, merge to form a single larger entity. This occurs when the interfacial film separating the entities ruptures, allowing their contents to combine. Coalescence leads to a reduction in the total interfacial area and is a key step in phase separation.",
  "subject": "Physical and Biophysical Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "aggregate",
    "emulsion",
    "agglomeration"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1972, 31, 577. 'Manual of Symbols and Terminology for Physicochemical Quantities and Units, Appendix II: Definitions, Terminology and Symbols in Colloid and Surface Chemistry' on page 610 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac197231040577)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/coalescence/"
}