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Answer for the clue "The separation of liquid from a gel that is caused by contraction (as in cheese making) ", 9 letters:
syneresis

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WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
n. the contraction of two vowels into a diphthong [syn: synaeresis ] the separation of liquid from a gel that is caused by contraction (as in cheese making) [syn: synaeresis ]

The Collaborative International Dictionary Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Syneresis \Syn*er"e*sis\, n. Same as Syn[ae]resis .

Wikipedia Word definitions in Wikipedia
Syneresis (also written 'synæresis' or 'synaeresis') could refer to: Synaeresis , contraction of two vowels into a diphthong Syneresis (chemistry) , extraction or expulsion of a liquid from a gel Syneresis cracks , cracks formed in mudstone by changes in ...

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. (alternative spelling of synaeresis English)