congeal

Meanings

• Verb

  To thicken and solidify, especially a liquid.

  - "The soup congealed in the refrigerator."
  - "The blood congealed inside the wound."

• Verb

  To become solid or thick, especially unintentionally.

  - "The pudding congealed in the cooler."
  - "The paint congealed on the palette."

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Pronunciation

1. /kənˈdʒiːl/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with congeal
jingle , mingle , tingle , pingle , cling , clinge , singe , ring , string

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Variants

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congeal , congealed , congealing , congealment , congealments , congeals

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Etymology

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Old French 'congel' from 'congeler' meaning 'to freeze'.

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Trivia

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1. Congealed blood is used in forensic science to determine the time of death.

2. The word 'congeal' is also used in the context of metals, where it refers to the solidification of a molten metal during casting.

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Related Concepts

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1. Coagulate: A term similar to congeal, meaning to clot or thicken, especially a liquid.

2. Solidify: A term meaning to become solid or to cause something to become solid.

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Culture

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In literature, 'congeal' is often used metaphorically to describe a situation or relationship that has become stagnant or unchanging. In art, it can refer to the thick application of paint or the solidification of a sculpture.

How to Memorize "congeal"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a liquid turning into a solid state, such as jello setting in the refrigerator.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the feeling of something becoming thick and unmovable, like a thick layer of ice.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'C-O-N-G-E-A-L' to remember the meaning: 'Consistently Oozes, Never Gels And Liquefies'.

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