Coagulate (Verb)
Meaning 1
Change from a liquid to a thickened or solid state; "coagulated blood".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The sauce was left to coagulate at room temperature before being refrigerated.
- Over time, the gelatin mixture began to coagulate, forming a firm and jelly-like texture.
- As the water temperature dropped, the sap of the pine trees started to coagulate, preventing any further damage to the roots.
- The pectin helped the fruit juice to coagulate and form a jelly-like preserve.
- Egg whites will coagulate when heated to a certain temperature, creating a firm and opaque texture.
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Meaning 2
Cause to change from a liquid to a solid or thickened state.
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- Heat caused the mixture to coagulate, transforming it into a thick paste.
- The cream was left to sit at room temperature, allowing it to coagulate into a crumbly curd.
- Adding a dash of vinegar caused the egg whites to coagulate instantly, forming a solid mass.
- Certain chemicals can coagulate the sap of a tree, turning it into a hard, brittle resin.
- When the latex was exposed to air, it began to coagulate, forming a flexible, waterproof film.