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Congeal

usgb/kənˈdʒiːl/Volume
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Physical change

Used when something physically thickens or hardens, especially when cooled.

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When the jelly cools down, it will congeal into a firm shape.
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Gradual process

The action of congealing happens over time, not instantly.

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As the night grew colder, the stew in the pot slowly began to congeal.
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Visual imagery

The word often evokes a clear visual image of a substance's texture changing.

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You could see the fat congeal at the top of the soup as it cooled.
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