congeal
congeal definition
con·geal (kən jēl′)
transitive verb, intransitive verb
- to solidify or thicken by cooling or freezing
- to thicken; coagulate; jell
Etymology: ME congelen < OFr congeler < L congelare < com-, together + gelare, to freeze: see gelatin
Related Forms:
- congealable con·geal′·able adjective
- congealment con·geal′·ment noun
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