vacuolation

[ vak-yoo-uh-ley-shuhn, -yuh-ley- ]

noun

1. the formation of vacuoles.
2. the state of being vacuolate.
3. a system of vacuoles.

Word History and Origins

Origin of vacuolation¹

First recorded in 1855–60; vacuole + -ation

Example Sentences

As the vacuolation proceeds the differences between Torpedo and the other genera become less and less marked.

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