Definition

Able to change from a liquid to a thickened or solid state.

Example

The blood becomes coagulable when exposed to air.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of coagulable substances in cooking?

Yeah, I think they help in making sauces thicker, right?

Exactly! It's fascinating how some ingredients can become coagulable when heated.

Totally, it really changes the texture of the dish.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Coagulable → It is formed from "coagula" (from Latin, meaning to curdle or clot) and the suffix "-able" (meaning capable of). The word "coagulable" means capable of being curdled or clotted.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'capable of' ('-able') 'curdling' ('coagula') — that's why coagulable refers to something that can clot.

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