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DictionarycoagulateForming a clot
verb

coagulate

koh-AG-yuh-layt/kəʊˈæɡjuleɪt/

To change or cause a liquid to change into a thick or solid mass.

The milk coagulates into white curds surrounded by pale whey.

Milk visibly separates into clumps of white curds and pale whey in a glass bowl with a resting spoon.
Etymology
coagulLatincause to curdle
+ateLatinpast-participle ending

The Latin verb for causing curdling came from a verb meaning 'collect' or literally 'drive together.' The image is of liquid matter gathering into a thickened mass.

In context

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a rennet addition which will coagulate the milk and you let it sit undisturbed so it sets and makes similar to like a pudding non-liquid form
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More examples

  • The added acid coagulates the warm milk.
  • The egg whites begin to coagulate as they heat.
  • The milk has coagulated into soft curds.

Forms

coagulate · coagulates · coagulated · coagulating

coagulation noun — The thickening of liquid into a mass.

coagulant noun — A substance that causes liquids to coagulate.

Similar words

clot
Usually refers to blood forming a thick, semisolid mass.
curdle
Usually describes milk separating into solid curds and watery liquid.
solidify
Means becoming solid, without necessarily forming clumps or a clot.