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congealing

con·geal
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kuh n-jeel]
    • /kənˈdʒil/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kuh n-jeel]
    • /kənˈdʒil/

Definition of congealing word

  • noun congealing Present participle of congeal. 1

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Origin of congealing

First appearance:

before 1350
One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English congelen (< Middle French congeler) < Latin congelāre, equivalent to con- con- + gelāre to freeze; see gelid

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Parts of speech for Congealing

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

congealing popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 75% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

congealing usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for congealing

noun congealing

  • clotting — Present participle of clot.
  • coagulation — Coagulation is the process of changing from a liquid to a gel or solid, for example, the process that results in the formation of a blood clot.

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