CONGEAL


Meaning of CONGEAL in English

[ kən'dʒi:l ]

■ verb become semi-solid, especially on cooling.

Derivatives

congelation ˌkɒndʒə'leɪʃ(ə)n noun

Origin

ME: from OFr. congeler , from L. congelare , from con- 'together' + gelare 'freeze' (from gelu 'frost').

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