Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /kənˈdʒɛleɪʃən/
KK: /kənˈdʒɛleɪʃən/
Definition
The process of becoming solid or thick, often due to cooling or freezing.
Example
The congelation of the liquid occurred when it was placed in the freezer.
Conversation

Have you ever seen the congelation of ice on a lake in winter?

Yeah, it looks so beautiful and solid!

It's fascinating how it changes the landscape with that congelation.

Absolutely! It makes everything feel so different and magical.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
solidification
coagulation
thickening
Antonyms
liquefaction
dissolution
melting
Root Explanation
Congelation is formed from "con-" (meaning together) and "gelare" (meaning to freeze). The word describes the process of freezing together, resulting in a solid state.
Memory Tip
Think of things coming together ('con-') to 'freeze' ('gelare') — that's how congelation means the process of freezing.
Visually Confused Words
recongelation
conflation
gelation
conation
colation
celation
contemplation
constellation