Congeal: meaning, definitions and examples

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congeal

 

[ kənˈdʒiːl ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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 | Verb

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.
Context #3 | Verb

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.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,051 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.