Congeal

Pronunciation: /kənˈdʒiːl/

Definitions of congeal

verb to change from a liquid to a solid state, typically as a result of cooling

Example Sentences

A1 The jelly started to congeal in the fridge.

A2 The gravy congealed as it cooled down.

B1 The blood congealed quickly after the injury.

B2 The melted chocolate congealed into a solid mass.

C1 The mixture congealed into a thick paste.

C2 The oil congealed at low temperatures.

Examples of congeal in a Sentence

formal The liquid started to congeal as it cooled down.

informal I left the soup out too long and now it's congealed.

slang Don't leave that pudding out or it'll congeal into a sticky mess.

figurative The tension in the room seemed to congeal into a palpable sense of unease.

Grammatical Forms of congeal

• past tense: congealed
• plural: congeals
• comparative: more congealed
• superlative: most congealed
• present tense: congeals
• future tense: will congeal
• perfect tense: has congealed
• continuous tense: is congealing
• singular: congeal
• positive degree: congeal
• infinitive: to congeal
• gerund: congealing
• participle: congealed

Origin and Evolution of congeal

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'congeal' originated from the Latin word 'congelare' which means to freeze or solidify.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to the process of solidifying or freezing, the word 'congeal' has evolved to also mean to thicken or coagulate in a more general sense.