Congealed: meaning, definitions and examples

physical state

Congealed describes a substance that has changed from a liquid to a solid state, often due to cooling or thickening. This process results in a firm or semi-solid texture, often seen in substances like fats or gels. For example, congealed blood refers to blood that has clotted and solidified. The term can also be used metaphorically to describe something that has become fixed or immobile.

coagulated, hardened, solidified, thickened

Examples of usage

• The chilled soup had congealed in the refrigerator.

• The congealed grease made it difficult to clean the pan.

• The blood congealed quickly after the injury.

• The gelatin dessert had fully congealed by the time we served it.