First Known Use: 14th century
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congeal
verb con·geal \kən-ˈjēl\
of a liquid : to become thick or solid
Full Definition of CONGEAL
transitive verb
1
: to change from a fluid to a solid state by or as if by cold
2
: to make viscid or curdled : coagulate
3
: to make rigid, fixed, or immobile
intransitive verb
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Origin of CONGEAL
Middle English congelen, from Middle French congeler, from Latin congelare, from com- + gelare to freeze — more at cold
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Rhymes with CONGEAL
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CONGEALMENT Defined for Kids
congeal
verb con·geal \kən-ˈjēl\
con·gealedcon·geal·ing
Definition of CONGEAL for Kids
1
: to change from a fluid to a solid state by or as if by cold : freeze
2
: to make or become hard, stiff, or thick
Medical Dictionary
congeal
transitive verb con·geal \kən-ˈjē(ə)l\
Medical Definition of CONGEAL
1
: to change from a fluid to a solid state by or as if by cold
2
: to make viscid or curdled : coagulate
intransitive verb
: to become congealed
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