congeal

Betekenis

1. To change from a liquid to solid state, perhaps due to cold; called to freeze in nontechnical usage.
2. To coagulate, make curdled or semi-solid such as gel or jelly.
3. To make rigid or immobile.
4. To become congealed, solidify.

Uitgesproken als (IPA)

/kənˈd͡ʒiːl/

Etymologie

From Middle English congelen, from Middle French congeler, from Latin congelare, cognate with Portuguese and Spanish congelar.