coagulate (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /koʊˈæɡ.jə.leɪt/

Definition

To change from a liquid to a thickened, semi-solid state, or to cause this to happen.

Examples

• The blood began to coagulate around the wound.

• Heat will coagulate the egg whites.

• Certain chemicals can cause milk to coagulate.

How to Use coagulate

coagulate into (prepositional phrase)

To change into a specific semi-solid form. — "The proteins coagulate into a solid mass when heated."

coagulate from (prepositional phrase)

To thicken or solidify as a result of a particular condition or substance. — "The sap began to coagulate from the cold."

Synonyms of coagulate

Words with a similar meaning to coagulate:

• thicken
• congeal
• clot
• solidify

Antonyms of coagulate

Words with the opposite meaning to coagulate:

• liquefy
• dissolve

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