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congeal

Verb

IPA /kənˈdʒiːl/

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Meaning in plain English

To change from a flowing liquid into a thick or solid substance.

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congeal/kənˈdʒiːl/

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Hot fat is liquid
As it cools, it becomes thick and solid

To congeal is to become thick or solid, often through cooling.

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The sauce began to congeal as it cooled on the plate.
During the demonstration, we watched the melted fat congeal.

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congeal — To change from a flowing liquid into a thick or solid substance.

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To change from a flowing liquid into a thick or solid substance.

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Word origin

From Latin congelare, related to gelare, to freeze, through Old French congeler.

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Congealed fat describes fat that has become thick or solid.

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