Meaning & use
congeal
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To change from a liquid to a solid or semisolid state, especially by cooling.
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The gravy congealed into a thick layer as it sat out overnight.
Fat congeals at the top of the soup once it cools.
A note on using this word
Often used specifically for fats, oils, or blood as they cool and thicken; can also be used figuratively for ideas coming together into a fixed form.
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