Definition

Describing a substance that has thickened or solidified, often due to a chemical or physical process.

Example

The blood had coagulated after the injury, forming a protective scab.

Conversation

Have you ever seen how blood looks when it has coagulated?

Yeah, it's kind of fascinating but also a bit gross.

I know, right? It’s amazing how our bodies work.

Definitely! Coagulation is such an important process.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To change from a liquid to a thickened or solid state, often used in reference to blood or other fluids.

Example

The blood coagulated quickly after the injury.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you see how the blood coagulated on the sidewalk after the accident?

Yeah, it was pretty shocking to see that in person.

I didn't expect it to happen so quickly, though.

Root Explanation

Coagulated → It is formed from "co-" (meaning together) and "agere" (meaning to drive or to act). The word describes the process of substances coming together to form a solid or semi-solid mass.

Memory Tip

Think of substances 'coming together' ('co-') to 'act' ('agere') in a way that forms a solid mass — that's what coagulated means.

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