'Congealing' definitions:

Definition of 'Congealing'

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  • Congeal \Con*geal"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Congealed; p. pr. & vb. n. Congealing.] [F. congeler, L. congelare, -gelatumn; con- + gelare to freeze, gelu frost. See Gelid.]
  • 1. To change from a fluid to a solid state by cold; to freeze.
  • Syn: jell, set. [1913 Webster]
  • A vapory deluge lies to snow congealed. --Thomson. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. To affect as if by freezing; to check the flow of, or cause to run cold; to chill. [1913 Webster]
  • As if with horror to congeal his blood. --Stirling. [1913 Webster]

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