How to Pronounce "coagulate"
word
koʊˈæɡjəˌɫeɪt
koh-AG-yuh-layt
kəʊˈæɡ.jʊ.leɪt
kuh-AG-yuh-layt
Definition
To change from a liquid to a thick, solid, or semi-solid state, often due to a chemical reaction. Usually refers to blood or other liquids forming clots or becoming thicker.
IPA Transcription
American English
koʊˈæɡjəˌɫeɪt
British English
kəʊˈæɡ.jʊ.leɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
koh-AG-yuh-layt
UK
kuh-AG-yuh-layt
Listen in Context
When you cut yourself, your blood will begin to coagulate to form a scab.
Milk will coagulate if you add lemon juice to it.
Certain chemicals can make liquids coagulate quickly.
If the sauce gets too hot, it might coagulate and turn grainy.