Coagulate: meaning, definitions and examples

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coagulate

[ koh-AG-yuh-leyt ]

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in chemistry

To change from a liquid to a thickened or solid state, typically by cooling or by the action of a chemical agent.

Synonyms

clot, curdle, solidify

Examples of usage

The blood coagulates to form a clot.
The milk coagulates when lemon juice is added.

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in cooking

To cause a liquid to become semi-solid or solid, typically by heating or by the addition of a thickening agent.

Synonyms

congeal, gel, thicken

Examples of usage

The sauce will coagulate if you overheat it.
Egg yolks are used to coagulate the custard.

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figuratively

To come together or form a mass or whole.

Synonyms

converge, solidify, unite

Examples of usage

The community coagulated around a common goal.
Ideas began to coagulate in his mind.

Translations

Translations of the word "coagulate" in other languages:

🇵🇹 coagular

🇮🇳 जमना

🇩🇪 gerinnen

🇮🇩 menggumpal

🇺🇦 згортатися

🇵🇱 krzepnąć

🇯🇵 凝固する (ぎょうこする)

🇫🇷 coaguler

🇪🇸 coagular

🇹🇷 pıhtılaşmak

🇰🇷 응고되다

🇸🇦 يتخثر

🇨🇿 srážet se

🇸🇰 zrážať sa

🇨🇳 凝固 (nínggù)

🇸🇮 strjevati se

🇮🇸 storkna

🇰🇿 ұю

🇬🇪 შედედება

🇦🇿 laxtalanmaq

🇲🇽 coagular

Word origin

The word 'coagulate' comes from the Latin word 'coagulatus', which means 'to cause to curdle.' It has been used in English since the late 15th century, originally in the context of blood clotting. Over time, its usage expanded to include the solidification or thickening of liquids in various contexts.

See also: coagulant, coagulating, coagulation.