Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
grume
noun
/ɡruːm/
Definition
A thickened or clotted substance, often referring to blood or other liquids.
Examples
- The chef warned against letting the sauce sit too long, or it would develop a grume.
- After the injury, a dark grume formed around the wound.
- The scientist noted the presence of grume in the sample, indicating a reaction had occurred.
Meaning
Grume is typically used to describe a coagulated mass, particularly in the context of liquids like blood that have thickened due to various factors.
Synonyms
- clot
- coagulate
- lump
- chunk
