1. to change from a liquid to a thickened or solid state

Examples

• Blood begins to coagulate when exposed to air.
• The milk coagulated after sitting in the heat.
• Heat causes egg whites to coagulate and turn solid.
• The doctor applied pressure to help the blood coagulate.
• Cold temperatures can cause some liquids to coagulate.
• The sauce will coagulate if you add the eggs too quickly.