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congeal

con·geal

UK/kənˈd͡ʒiːl/ US/kʌˈndʒil/ uncommon

verb

1.

become gelatinous

  • “the liquid jelled after we added the enzyme”
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Origin

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

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