coagulate koh-AG-yuh-layt verb WS #9

to change from a liquid to a thickened or solid state; to clot; to cause or make something to coagulate

1. The chemical helps coagulate impurities in the water so they can be filtered out.
2. The milk started to coagulate after being left out overnight.
3. Adding rennet causes milk to coagulate during cheese production.
4. Blood begins to coagulate when exposed to air.
5. The protein in the egg whites will coagulate when heated.