coagulate
Translation
to clot, to congeal, to thicken
Examples
The blood began to coagulate.
The blood began to coagulate.
Heat the milk until it starts to coagulate.
Heat the milk until it starts to coagulate.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to change from a liquid to a semi-solid state The blood began to coagulate.
Similar Words
Synonyms: clot, congeal, thicken; Antonyms: liquefy, dissolve
Etymology
From Latin 'co-' (together) + 'agere' (to drive). Literally 'to drive together'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'co-' (together) and 'agent'. Agents coming together to make something solid.