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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024con•geal /kənˈdʒil/USA pronunciation v. - Physicsto change from a soft or liquid state to a solid state, as by cooling;
thicken: [no object]The gelatin will congeal in the refrigerator.[~ + object]The cold has congealed the gelatin.
con•geal•er, n. [countable]con•geal•ment, n. [uncountable] WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024con•geal (kən jēl′),USA pronunciation v.t., v.i. - Physicsto change from a soft or fluid state to a rigid or solid state, as by cooling or freezing:The fat congealed on the top of the soup.
- Physicsto curdle;
coagulate, as a fluid. - to make or become fixed, as ideas, sentiments, or principles:Some philosophic systems lost their vitality and congealed.
- Latin congelāre, equivalent. to con- con- + gelāre to freeze; see gelid
- Middle French congeler)
- Middle English congelen (1350–1400
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged harden, set, jell, solidify.
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