congeal — To change from a liquid to a solid state, typically by cooling; to thicken or coagulate into a semi-solid mass.
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: To change from a liquid to a solid state, typically by cooling; to thicken or coagulate into a semi-solid mass.
Pronunciation (IPA): /kənˈdʒiːl/
Korean meaning: 응고하다, 굳어지다
Korean pronunciation: 컨-지얼 (강세: 지얼)
Example Sentences
- My roommate left greasy soup in the fridge, and now it's congealed into something that looks like alien food.
- The candle wax congealed quickly in the cold air.
- His hair gel congealed so much that he looked like he was wearing a helmet.
congeal
VERB//kənˈdʒiːl//
To change from a liquid to a solid state, typically by cooling; to thicken or coagulate into a semi-solid mass.
To change from a liquid to a solid state, typically by cooling; to thicken or coagulate into a semi-solid mass.
As the soup begins to congeal, surreal patterns reveal!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin congelare, meaning 'to freeze together.' The word combined the prefix 'con-' (together) with 'gelare' (to freeze), literally describing substances freezing or solidifying together.
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“My roommate left greasy soup in the fridge, and now it's congealed into something that looks like alien food.”
“The candle wax congealed quickly in the cold air.”
“His hair gel congealed so much that he looked like he was wearing a helmet.”
“The paint will congeal if you don't seal the container properly.”
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