Congeal (Verb)
Meaning
Become gelatinous; "the liquid jelled after we added the enzyme".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The beating of the egg whites caused them to congeal into a stiff foam perfect for meringues.
- After being left in the cold water for several hours the gelatin began to congeal around the vegetables.
- It was not until the mixture was removed from the heat that it started to congeal into the desired consistency.
- When you add the sodium alginate to the warm water it takes some time for the solution to congeal into the spheres.
- As the solution cools down, the agar will start to congeal and form a firm gel-like texture.