/ kənˈdʒiːl; NAmE / verb
[ v ] ( of blood, fat, etc. ) to become thick or solid :
congealed blood
The cold remains of supper had congealed on the plate.
( figurative )
The bitterness and tears had congealed into hatred.
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WORD ORIGIN
late Middle English : from Old French congeler , from Latin congelare , from con- together + gelare freeze (from gelu frost).