congealing

Meanings

• Verb

  The process of thickening or solidifying, especially of a liquid.

  - "The soup began to congeal as it cooled."
  - "The blood in the wound congealed, forming a clot."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with congealing
jailing , ailing , ailing

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Variants

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congeal , congealed , congealing , congealment , congealments , congeals

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Etymology

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From the Old French word 'congeler', meaning 'to freeze'. The term 'congealing' comes from the same root.

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Trivia

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1. The process of congealing is important in the production of many foods, such as yogurt, cheese, and ice cream.

2. In the medical field, abnormal congealing of the blood can lead to dangerous blood clots.

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Related Concepts

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1. Coagulation: The process of forming a clot or solid mass from a liquid or semi-liquid, as in blood clotting.

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Culture

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In literature, 'congealing' is often used metaphorically to describe the hardening or solidifying of emotions or relationships. For example, in Shakespeare's 'Othello', Iago manipulates Othello's emotions, causing them to 'congeal' into jealousy and rage.

How to Memorize "congealing"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a pot of soup cooling on the stove, the surface gradually thickening and solidifying as it congeals.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'congealing' with the feeling of a solid mass forming in your hand, such as playdough or clay.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Cooling liquids congeal', to help remember the meaning of the word.

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