Meaning & use
Congealed
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Changed from a liquid to a solid or semi-solid state, typically by cooling.
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The bacon grease congealed into a white solid at the bottom of the pan.
Blood had congealed around the wound by the time help arrived.
A note on using this word
The word is often used for fats, blood, or gelatin-like substances as they cool and thicken.
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meltedliquefied
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