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congelation

[ kon-juh-ley-shuh n ]

/ ˌkɒn dʒəˈleɪ ʃən /

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noun

the act or process of congealing; the state of being congealed.

the product of congealing; a concretion; coagulation.

Origin of congelation

1375–1425; late Middle English (< Middle French) < Latin congelātiōn- (stem of congelātiō). See congeal, -ation

Words nearby congelation

conga, congaree, congeal, congealed salad, congee, congelation, congelifraction, congeliturbation, congener, congeneric, congenetic

Example sentences from the Web for congelation

It is just possible that the point of congelation may not be entirely independent of the presence of air in the water.

Hours of Exercise in the Alps |John Tyndall
Upon the first principle, or the absorption of heat, are founded the various artificial methods of producing cold and congelation.

A Dictionary of Arts, Manufactures and Mines |Andrew Ure
Mr. Stahl was the first, I believe, who thus made use of congelation, for procuring a very strong Acid of Vinegar.

Elements of the Theory and Practice of Chymistry, 5th ed. |Pierre Joseph Macquer
According to these theories, the earth was inevitably advancing to a state of congelation which was close at hand.

Biographies of Distinguished Scientific Men |Francois Arago

A contrary operation, as is now well known, takes place during the congelation of water, and heat is evolved.

A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels, Volume 16 |Robert Kerr

British Dictionary definitions for congelation

congelation

/ (ˌkɒndʒɪˈleɪʃən) /

noun

the process of congealing

something formed by this process