verb

coagulate

Coagulate (verb) means to become congealed; to convert from a liquid to a semisolid mass.

verb

To become congealed; to convert from a liquid to a semisolid mass.

To cause to congeal.

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Etymology

From Middle English coagulaten (“(of blood) to clot or, make blood coagulate; (of tissue) to consolidate”), from coagulat(e) (“coagulated; (blood) clotted; (milk) curdled; (humor) thickened, viscous; (material) solidified, cohesive; (wine) boiled down, reduced”, also used as the past participle of coagulaten) + -en (verb-forming suffix), borrowed from Latin coāgulātus, the perfect passive participle of coāgulō (“to curdle, coagulate”), from coāgulum (“a means of curdling, rennet”), from cōgō (“bring together, gather, collect”) + -ulum (forms instrument nouns), from co- (“together”) + agō (“do, make, drive”). Doublet of quail. Displaced native Middle English irennen, from Old English ġerinnan, but not native curdle.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of coagulate?

"coagulate" (verb) means to become congealed; to convert from a liquid to a semisolid mass.

What are the different meanings of coagulate?

"coagulate" has 2 main meanings: 1. To become congealed; to convert from a liquid to a semisolid mass; 2. To cause to congeal.