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Congeal

usgb/kənˈdʒiːl/Volume
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Used when something physically thickens or hardens, especially when cooled. SlideWhen the jelly cools down, it will congeal into a firm shape.
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The action of congealing happens over time, not instantly. SlideAs the night grew colder, the stew in the pot slowly began to congeal.
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The word often evokes a clear visual image of a substance's texture changing. SlideYou could see the fat congeal at the top of the soup as it cooled.