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BNC: 23050 COCA: 22239

congeal

1 ENTRIES FOUND:
congeal /kənˈʤiːl/ verb
congeals; congealed; congealing
congeal
/kənˈʤiːl/
verb
congeals; congealed; congealing
Learner's definition of CONGEAL
[no object] of a liquid
: to become thick or solid(液体)变稠,凝结
often used figuratively常用作比喻

— congealed

adjective
BNC: 23050 COCA: 22239

congeal

verb

con·​geal kən-ˈjēl How to pronounce congeal (audio)
congealed; congealing; congeals

transitive verb

1
: to change from a fluid to a solid state by or as if by cold
The cold congealed the water into ice.
2
: to make viscid or curdled : coagulate
3
: to make rigid, fixed, or immobile

intransitive verb

: to become congealed : solidify
Oil congeals at cold temperatures.
congealment noun

Example Sentences

The gravy began to congeal in the pan. the surface of the pond congealed after several days of frigid temperatures
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Word History

Etymology

Middle English congelen, from Middle French congeler, from Latin congelare, from com- + gelare to freeze — more at cold

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

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The first known use of congeal was in the 14th century
BNC: 23050 COCA: 22239

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