congeal

[ kuhn-jeel ]

Part of Speech verb

Origin + Etymology

Late Middle English from Old French congeler, from Latin congelare, from con- 'together' + gelare 'freeze' (from gelu 'frost')

Synonyms

curdle
thicken
cake
condense
gel
gelatinize

Antonyms

heat
liquefy
melt
soften
dissolve
liquify
thin

Definition

to change from a soft or fluid state to a rigid or solid state, as by cooling or freezing

Example

A) The gelatin mixture congealed in the fridge. B) You should wash the pan before the fat starts to congeal.

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