Congealability

/kənˌdʒiːləˈbɪlɪti/ noun

Definition

The quality or state of being able to congeal or become solid through cooling or chemical change.

Etymology

From 'congeal' + '-ability,' a nominalization suffix that turns adjectives or verbs into nouns describing capacity or tendency.

Kelly Says

The congealability of fats is why rendered bacon grease hardens in a pan—this property is crucial in cooking and food chemistry.

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