Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
coagulate
verb
/koʊˈæɡ.jʊ.leɪt/
Definition
To change from a liquid to a thickened or solid state.
Examples
- The chef instructed the students to let the sauce coagulate for a richer texture.
- When blood is exposed to air, it can coagulate quickly to prevent excessive bleeding.
- The pudding should be allowed to cool and coagulate before serving.
Meaning
Coagulation is the process where a fluid, often a liquid like blood, changes its form to become more solid or semi-solid.
Synonyms
- Clot
- Thicken
- Solidify
- Congeal
