What is another word for Congealing?

Pronunciation: [kənd͡ʒˈiːlɪŋ] (IPA)

Congealing is the process of solidifying or thickening a substance, usually through cooling or refrigeration. Synonyms for congealing include gelatinizing, solidifying, coagulating, clotting, curdling, stiffening, and gelling. Gelatinizing refers specifically to the process of turning a liquid into a gel, while solidifying is a more general term for any substance that has become solid. Coagulating and clotting both refer to a process by which particles or fibers come together to form a thickened or hardened mass. Curdling refers to the process of turning a liquid into curds, often seen in dairy products such as cheese or yogurt. Stiffening and gelling both refer to a substance's increased resistance to deformation or flow.

What are the hypernyms for Congealing?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Congealing

The cold Alpine waves closed round him like ice just melted by the sun, and he had to exert all his knowledge of swimming, to keep his blood, by continual movement, from Congealing.
"The Dead Lake and Other Tales"
Paul Heyse
It is not so much a question of keeping your powder dry as it is of keeping your wits from Congealing.
"Psycho-Phone Messages"
Francis Grierson
To add to our miseries, as night closed, the rain generally ceased, and severe frosts set in, which, Congealing our wet clothes upon our bodies, left little animal warmth to keep the limbs in a state of activity; and the consequence was, that many of the wretched negroes, to whom frost and cold were altogether new, fell fast asleep, and perished before morning.
"The Campaigns of the British Army at Washington and New Orleans 1814-1815"
G. R. Gleig

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