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Coagulate - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

coagulate

/koʊˈæɡjəleɪt/ /kəʊˈæɡjʊleɪt/

Definition:

To change from a liquid to a thickened or solid state, often due to cooling or chemical action.

Synonyms:

clot, congeal, solidify, thicken

Part of Speech:

verb, noun

Antonyms:

dissolve, liquefy

Common Collocations:

blood coagulates, coagulate quickly, coagulate into clumps

Derivatives:

coagulation, coagulant

Usage Tips:

Use "coagulate" for liquids turning solid; often describes blood or cooking processes like cheese formation.

Common Phrases:

blood begins to coagulate, milk starts to coagulate, let the mixture coagulate

Etymology:

From Latin *coagulare*, meaning "to cause to curdle or clot."

Examples:

  • 1. The milk will coagulate if you add lemon juice.
  • 2. Blood must coagulate quickly to stop bleeding from a wound.
  • 3. The sauce began to coagulate as it cooled on the stove.
  • 4. Egg whites coagulate when heated, turning from clear to white.

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