Coagulate

usgb/kəʊˈæɡjuleɪt/
verb

To change from a liquid into a thickened mass.

The egg whites will coagulate when heated.
Visual representation of "coagulate" - To change from a liquid into a thickened mass

Often appears as...

  • blood coagulates
  • coagulate the mixture
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Culinary Reference

Used when describing food preparation processes where a change in texture is observed.

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Heat the sauce until it starts to coagulate.
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Physical Change

Implies a change in the state of a material, usually irreversible through simple means.

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The cold temperature caused the coconut milk to coagulate.
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Natural Processes

Occurs in nature, often as part of biological functions or environmental interactions.

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The sap began to coagulate as it oozed from the tree.
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