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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Congeal \Con*geal"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Congealed}; p. pr. &
vb. n. {Congealing}.] [F. congeler, L. congelare, -gelatumn;
con- + gelare to freeze, gelu frost. See {Gelid}.]
1. To change from a fluid to a solid state by cold; to
freeze.
Syn: jell, set.
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A vapory deluge lies to snow congealed. --Thomson.
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2. To affect as if by freezing; to check the flow of, or
cause to run cold; to chill.
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As if with horror to congeal his blood. --Stirling.
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