Congealment: meaning, definitions and examples

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congealment

[ kənˈdʒiːlmənt ]

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in chemistry

The process of solidifying or becoming solid, especially as a result of cooling.

Synonyms

coagulation, solidification

Examples of usage

The congealment of the liquid metal into a solid form.
The congealment of the mixture after it was left to cool.

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figurative

The act of becoming rigid, fixed, or immobile.

Synonyms

solidifying, stiffening

Examples of usage

The congealment of ideas in her mind.
The congealment of bureaucracy can hinder progress.

Translations

Translations of the word "congealment" in other languages:

🇵🇹 solidificação

🇮🇳 जमना

🇩🇪 Erstarrung

🇮🇩 pembekuan

🇺🇦 згортання

🇵🇱 krzepnięcie

🇯🇵 凝固 (ぎょうこ)

🇫🇷 solidification

🇪🇸 solidificación

🇹🇷 katılaşma

🇰🇷 응고

🇸🇦 تجميد

🇨🇿 zmrznutí

🇸🇰 stuhnutie

🇨🇳 凝固 (nínggù)

🇸🇮 strjevanje

🇮🇸 storknun

🇰🇿 қатайту

🇬🇪 გათხევადება

🇦🇿 bərkidilmə

🇲🇽 solidificación

Word origin

The word 'congealment' originated from the Middle English word 'congelen', which came from the Latin word 'congelare', meaning 'to freeze together'. The concept of congealment has been observed in various contexts throughout history, from the solidification of liquids to the metaphorical stiffening of ideas and systems.