aggelation
|ag-ge-la-tion|
C2
/ˌæɡəˈleɪʃən/
freezing into a solid
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aggelation' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'aggelatio', where 'ag-' meant 'toward' and 'gelare' meant 'to freeze'.
Historical Evolution
'aggelatio' transformed into the English word 'aggelation' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to freeze or congeal', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of freezing or congealing into a solid mass.
The aggelation of water into ice is a common natural process.
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Last updated: 2025/05/30 01:06