congeal
Use Congeal in a sentence
verb (used with object), verb (used without object)
1.
to change from a soft or fluid state to a rigid or solid state, as by cooling or freezing: The fat congealed on the top of the soup.
2.
to curdle; coagulate, as a fluid.
3.
to make or become fixed, as ideas, sentiments, or principles: Some philosophic systems lost their vitality and congealed.
Origin:
1350–1400; Middle English congelen (< Middle French congeler) < Latin congelāre, equivalent to con- con- + gelāre to freeze; see gelid
1350–1400; Middle English congelen (< Middle French congeler) < Latin congelāre, equivalent to con- con- + gelāre to freeze; see gelid
Related forms
con·geal·a·ble, adjective
con·geal·a·bil·i·ty, con·geal·a·ble·ness, noun
con·geal·ed·ness, noun
con·geal·er, noun
con·geal·ment, noun
half-con·gealed, adjective
non·con·geal·ing, adjective, noun
un·con·geal, verb (used without object)
un·con·geal·a·ble, adjective
Synonyms
1. harden, set, jell, solidify.
1. harden, set, jell, solidify.
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congeal (kənˈdʒiːl) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | to change or cause to change from a soft or fluid state to a firm or solid state |
| 2. | to form or cause to form into a coagulated mass; curdle; jell |
| 3. | (intr) (of ideas) to take shape or become fixed in form |
| [C14: from Old French congeler, from Latin congelāre, from com- together + gelāre to freeze] | |
| con'gealable | |
| —adj | |
| con'gealer | |
| —n | |
| con'gealment | |
| —n | |
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Word Origin & History
congeal
c.1380, from O.Fr. congeler "freeze, thicken," from L. congelare "to freeze together," from com- "together" + gelare "to freeze," from gelu "frost, ice."
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Example sentences
Gasoline begins to congeal at these temperatures and reciprocating engines become almost useless.
Heavier oils congeal more at low temperatures and do not lubricate as well.
There have been some other suggestions mentioned by other parties here, but that could congeal or come together with this idea.
The fats and oils congeal into little globules and stick.
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