Congeal: meaning, definitions and examples

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congeal

[ kənˈdʒiːl ]

^{Context #1}

to solidify

To change from a liquid to a solid state by cooling or freezing. To make or become fixed, as in a specific type of behavior or thinking. To coalesce or unite into a whole.

Synonyms

harden, set, solidify, thicken

Examples of usage

The melted chocolate congealed into a solid mass when left to cool.
His ideas began to congeal into a coherent plan after hours of brainstorming.

^{Context #2}

to become more viscous or solid

To become thickened or more viscous, as a liquid does when it cools. To become sticky or clotted.

Synonyms

clot, coagulate, thicken

Examples of usage

The gravy congealed as it cooled on the stove.
The blood congealed on the wound, forming a dark clot.

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to cause to become solid

To cause a liquid to become solid, typically by cooling or freezing. To cause to solidify or coagulate.

Synonyms

harden, set, solidify, thicken

Examples of usage

She congealed the sauce by placing it in the refrigerator.
The cold weather congealed the water in the pipes, causing them to burst.

Translations

Translations of the word "congeal" in other languages:

🇵🇹 coagular

🇮🇳 जमाना

🇩🇪 erstarren

🇮🇩 membeku

🇺🇦 згусати

🇵🇱 krzepnąć

🇯🇵 凝固する (ぎょうこする)

🇫🇷 congeler

🇪🇸 congelar

🇹🇷 donmak

🇰🇷 굳다

🇸🇦 يتجمد

🇨🇿 ztuhnout

🇸🇰 stuhnúť

🇨🇳 凝固 (nínggù)

🇸🇮 strjevati

🇮🇸 storkna

🇰🇿 қатаю

🇬🇪 გაწმენდილი

🇦🇿 bərkimək

🇲🇽 congelar

Word origin

The word 'congeal' originated from the Latin word 'congelare', meaning 'to freeze together'. It first appeared in English in the late 14th century. The concept of congealing has been observed in nature for centuries, as substances like water or lava solidify under certain conditions. Over time, 'congeal' has been used metaphorically to describe the solidification of ideas or emotions.