Coagulate
/koʊˈæɡ.jə.leɪt/noun
To cause a fluid to thicken or clot.
Did you know?The process of coagulation is not just biological; ancient alchemists believed it was a vital step in transmuting substances, linking it to the creation of the philosopher's stone.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*kwōg-
“to curdle, thicken”
Latin
Latin
coagulāre
“to curdle, thicken (as in milk)”
Late Latin
Late Latin
coagulatum
“that which is thickened or curdled”
Old French
Old French
coaguler
“to thicken, to curdle”
Middle English
Middle English
coagulate
“to curdle or thicken (referring to liquids)”
Modern English
English
coagulate
“to cause a fluid to thicken or clot, often used in medical contexts.”