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synaeresis

synaeresis
[英] [siˈniərəsis,-ˈnerə-] [美] [sɪˈnɛrɪsɪs] 生词本

n.

Noun

1. the contraction of two vowels into a diphthong

2. the separation of liquid from a gel that is caused by contraction (as in cheese making)