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Pronunciation : Con*geal", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Congealed; p. pr. & vb. n. Congealing.] [F. congeler, L. congelare, -gelatumn; con- + gelare to freeze
Part of Speech : gelu
Definition : 1. To change from a fluid to a solid state by cold; to freeze.

A vapory deluge lies to snow congealed. Thomson.

2. To affect as if by freezing; to check the flow of, or cause to run cold; to chill.

As if with horror to congeal his blood. Stirling.

frost. See Gelid.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Con*geal"
Part of Speech : v.
Definition : Defn: To grow hard, stiff, or thick, from cold or other causes; to become solid; to freeze; to cease to flow; to run cold; to be chilled.

Lest zeal, now melted . . . Cool and congeal again to what it was. Shak.

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Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913