Antonyms for congeal


Grammar : Verb
Spell : kuhn-jeel
Phonetic Transcription : kənˈdʒil


Definition of congeal

Origin :
  • late 14c., from Old French congeler (14c.) "to freeze, thicken," from Latin congelare "to cause to freeze, to freeze together," from com- "together" (see com-) + gelare "to freeze," from gelu "frost, ice" (see cold (adj.)). Related: Congealed; congealing.
  • verb coagulate
Example sentences :
  • Then take it off directly, strain it, and put it into moulds to congeal.
  • Extract from : « Directions for Cookery, in its Various Branches » by Eliza Leslie
  • You may put it into moulds to congeal, setting them in a cold place.
  • Extract from : « Directions for Cookery, in its Various Branches » by Eliza Leslie
  • Beat it thoroughly and turn it into a mould and set on the ice to congeal.
  • Extract from : « The Golden Age Cook Book » by Henrietta Latham Dwight
  • Wet a mould and pour the mixture into it; 102set on the ice to congeal.
  • Extract from : « The Golden Age Cook Book » by Henrietta Latham Dwight
  • Elise felt the allusion, and her blood seemed to congeal in her heart.
  • Extract from : « Ten Years Later » by Alexandre Dumas, Pere
  • It is then placed in flat vessels exposed to the air to congeal.
  • Extract from : « Scientific American Supplement, No. 1157, March 5, 1898 » by Various
  • Let it stand long enough to cool a little but not to congeal.
  • Extract from : « Housekeeping in Old Virginia » by Marion Cabell Tyree
  • The latter must, however, be taken out when the pudding begins to congeal.
  • Extract from : « Housekeeping in Old Virginia » by Marion Cabell Tyree
  • Stir all these ingredients and freeze before allowing it to congeal.
  • Extract from : « Housekeeping in Old Virginia » by Marion Cabell Tyree
  • Then put in the mixture, and set it on ice, for two hours or more, to congeal.
  • Extract from : « Miss Leslie's Lady's New Receipt-Book » by Eliza Leslie

Synonyms for congeal

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