Definition of congeal

congealverb

đông lại

/kənˈdʒiːl//kənˈdʒiːl/

The word "congeal" originates from the Middle English word "congeelen," which means "to curdle" or "to thicken." The French word "congeler" is believed to have served as a source for the Middle English term, as it means "to freeze" or "to solidify." Originally, "congeal" was used to describe the texture of liquid substances, such as milk or blood, as they turned into a solid form. In cooking, the word is commonly used to describe the thickening of a stew or porridge after it has been left to simmer for an extended period of time. The Latin root "gel-" also plays a role in the origin of "congeal." It can be traced back to the Proto-Indo-European term "ghel-," which means "to freeze" or "to congeal." In modern English, the term "congeal" is still commonly used to describe the solidification of liquids, such as when fat separates from a cooking oil or when ice forms in a beverage. It is also sometimes used to describe the rigidity of substances, such as a person's muscles after extended periods of exercise. The popularity of "congeal" in English can be attributed to the influence of Anglo-Norman French, which was spoken in England during the Middle Ages. The word has maintained its original meaning, and its usage continues to be a part of the English language today.

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Example:
  • Blood congeals when it comes into contact with air.

    Máu đông lại khi tiếp xúc với không khí.

  • If left at room temperature, milk will eventually congeal.

    Nếu để ở nhiệt độ phòng, sữa cuối cùng sẽ đông lại.

  • The pudding congealed in the refrigerator overnight.

    Bánh pudding đông lại trong tủ lạnh qua đêm.

  • After being refrigerated for too long, the mayonnaise had congealed.

    Sau khi để trong tủ lạnh quá lâu, sốt mayonnaise đã đông lại.

  • The gelatine dessert congealed around the edges, indicating it had been refrigerated for too long.

    Món tráng miệng gelatin đông lại ở phần rìa, cho thấy nó đã được để trong tủ lạnh quá lâu.

  • The jelly had congealed in the mould and was ready to be served.

    Thạch đã đông lại trong khuôn và đã sẵn sàng để dùng.

  • The soup started to congeal as it cooled down.

    Súp bắt đầu đông lại khi nguội.

  • The blood clotted and congealed quickly after the wound was inflicted.

    Máu đông lại và đông lại nhanh chóng sau khi vết thương xảy ra.

  • The mixture would congeal if left at a low temperature for too long.

    Hỗn hợp sẽ đông lại nếu để ở nhiệt độ thấp quá lâu.

  • The custard congealed as I left it on the stove for too long without stirring.

    Kem sữa đông lại vì tôi để trên bếp quá lâu mà không khuấy.

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