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congelation

/ˌkɒnd͡ʒəˈleɪʃən/

Meanings
  • noun

    The act or process of something becoming solid or semi-solid, typically a liquid, as a result of being cooled or frozen.

    - "The congelation of water in the pipes during winter can cause damage."
    - "The congelation of milk forms curds."
  • noun

    A mass or lump of something, especially ice or snow.

    - "The congelation on the windowpane was beautiful."
    - "The skater performed impressive spins on the congelation."

Variants
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congelation , congelations
Etymology
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From the Latin word 'congelare', meaning 'to freeze'.


Trivia
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  1. The word 'congelation' is not commonly used in everyday language.

  2. The largest congelation ever recorded was a 10,000-ton iceberg that broke off from Antarctica in 1952.


Related Concepts
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  1. Freezing: The process of converting a liquid into a solid state by cooling it below its freezing point.

  2. Ice: A solid form of water that results from the freezing of water.


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In literature, congelation is used metaphorically to describe a state of stagnation or immobility.

How to Memorize "congelation"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a glass of water being cooled in a freezer until it turns into a solid block of ice.
    - Visualize a snowman being built from a congelation of snowballs.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'congelation' with the image of a frozen lake.
    - Link the word to the idea of a solid mass of ice.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the word 'congelation' as 'cold gelation'.
    - Use the acronym 'Cold Gels' to memorize the word.


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