Congeal: meaning, definitions and examples
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congeal
[ kənˈdʒiːl ]
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.
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
Examples of usage
- The gravy congealed as it cooled on the stove.
- The blood congealed on the wound, forming a dark clot.
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
Etymology
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.
See also: congealment.