coagulate

• Verb, das den Vorgang beschreibt, bei dem eine Flüssigkeit, besonders Blut, in einen festen oder halbfesten Zustand übergeht.

A verb used to indicate the process of a liquid, especially blood, changing to a solid or semi-solid state.

1. Change from liquid to solidC1formalscientific

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

   Gerinnen

   • The blood began to coagulate around the wound.
   • The sauce will coagulate if you let it cool.
   • Certain proteins help the milk coagulate into cheese.

   Synonymeclotcongealcurdlegeljellsetsolidifythicken

   Antonymedissolveliquefymeltthin

2. Cause to thicken or solidifyC1formalscientific

   To cause a liquid to change into a thickened or solid state.

   Gerinnen lassen

   • The enzyme coagulates the milk in cheese production.
   • Adding lemon juice can coagulate the mixture.
   • The chemical agent coagulates the blood to stop bleeding.

   Synonymeclotcongealcurdlejellsetsolidifythicken

   Antonymedissolveliquefymeltthin