coagulum

[ koh-ag-yuh-luhm ]

noun

, plural co·ag·u·la [koh-, ag, -y, uh, -l, uh].

1. any coagulated mass; precipitate; clump; clot.

coagulum

/ kəʊˈæɡjʊləm /

noun

1. any coagulated mass; clot; curd

Word History and Origins

Origin of coagulum¹

1650–60; < Latin: that which binds together or coagulates, rennet, equivalent to co- co- + āg-, combining form, in noun derivation, of agere to drive, do ( ambages, indagate ) + -ulum -ule; compare cōgere to make congeal, literally, to drive together; cogent

Word History and Origins

Origin of coagulum¹

C17: from Latin: curdling agent; see coagulate

Example Sentences

In his guide to the Food Lab's perfect CCC, J. Kenji López-Alt writes, "Egg yolks also provide some moisture and protein, but more importantly they provide a well-emulsified source of fat. When cooked, egg yolk forms a tender protein coagulum that can keep cookies tender and fudge-like. A high proportion of egg yolk leads to a more brownie-like texture in a finished cookie."

From Salon

Instead of cobblestones set upon planks, stainless steel hydraulics gently press the water from the tofu; the process still converts the loose coagulum into cottony, semi-solid bricks, and these delicate bricks are still carefully cut and packaged by hand.

From Slate

The py�mic symptoms—viz. suppuration of the coagulum, the separation of emboli, and the formation of metastatic abscesses—are always dependent upon the presence of round bacteria.

From Project Gutenberg

In chronic cases it may be necessary to lay open the cavity and remove the coagulum.

From Project Gutenberg

To my utter astonishment and dismay, I discovered that my shoe was in every part stained with blood, and that the toes and the sole of the right foot were stiff with coagulum.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• clotting
• clump
• lump