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coagulate

verb/kwɐɣuˈlaɾ/medium

co·a·gu·lar

Definition

To cause (a liquid) to become solid or semi-solid, or to become solid in this way.
The enzyme rennet is used to coagulate milk in cheese making.
Blood coagulates to form a scab over a wound.

Etymology

Do latim 'coagulare'.

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