congelation

/ˌkɑndʒəˈleɪʃən/
noun
  1. The process of freezing or becoming solid, especially of a liquid turning into ice or a similar solid state.
    • Congelation of the water pipes caused them to burst during the cold snap.
    • The congelation of the lake in winter allowed ice skating on its surface.
    • The scientist observed the congelation of the chemical solution under the microscope.
  2. A mass of something that has solidified or frozen.
    • The chef scraped off a congelation of fat from the top of the soup.
    • A congelation of ice formed on the car windshield overnight.
    • There was a congelation of wax at the bottom of the candle holder.
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