[no obj] of a liquid : to become thick or solid
▪ The gravy began to congeal in the pan. — often used figuratively ▪ His anger congealed into bitterness.
▪ The gravy began to congeal in the pan. — often used figuratively ▪ His anger congealed into bitterness.
— congealed adjective
▪ congealed fat/blood
▪ congealed fat/blood





