coagulate
UK/kәu'ægjuleit/US
GREC2
Definitions
v.
To change from a liquid to a thickened or solid state; to clot
(使)凝结,凝固
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedco- (together) + agere (drive) = drive particles together so a liquid clots. The verb behind coagulation.
Root ag still carries 21 more wordsExample Sentences
- 1.
Blood begins to coagulate within seconds of a cut.