congealment
/kənˈdʒilmənt/
noun
- The process of changing from a liquid to a solid or semi-solid state, especially by cooling or thickening.
- Scientists studied the congealment of lava as it flowed down the volcano.
- The congealment of the gravy made it easy to scoop onto the plate.
- The congealment of the wax sealed the letter completely.
- A figurative state of becoming fixed, stagnant, or immobile, as in a situation or idea.
- The congealment of public opinion made it hard to introduce new policies.
- There was a congealment of creativity in the office after the new rules were introduced.
- The congealment of the negotiations left both sides frustrated.
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