Coagulate

Pronunciation: /koʊˈæɡjəˌleɪt/

Definitions of coagulate

verb to change from a liquid to a solid or semisolid state; to clot

Example Sentences

A1 When you add lemon juice to milk, it will coagulate and form curds.

A2 The blood began to coagulate as soon as the wound was exposed to air.

B1 The chef used rennet to coagulate the milk and make cheese.

B2 Certain chemicals can be added to the solution to coagulate the particles and separate them from the liquid.

C1 The medical team used a coagulant to help coagulate the patient's blood and stop the bleeding.

C2 The mixture will coagulate into a gel-like substance after being left to sit for a few hours.

Examples of coagulate in a Sentence

formal The blood began to coagulate after being exposed to air for a few minutes.

informal I accidentally left the milk out and it started to coagulate.

slang I can't believe how quickly gossip can coagulate in this town.

figurative The tension in the room seemed to coagulate, making everyone uneasy.

Grammatical Forms of coagulate

• past tense: coagulated
• plural: coagulates
• comparative: more coagulated
• superlative: most coagulated
• present tense: coagulate
• future tense: will coagulate
• perfect tense: have coagulated
• continuous tense: is coagulating
• singular: coagulate
• positive degree: coagulate
• infinitive: to coagulate
• gerund: coagulating
• participle: coagulated

Origin and Evolution of coagulate

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'coagulate' originated from the Latin word 'coagulatus', which means 'to curdle or clot'.

Evolution of the word: Initially used in the context of blood clotting, the word 'coagulate' has evolved to also refer to the process of thickening or solidifying a liquid.