Clot
Noun
Definition: A half-solid lump formed from a liquid, typically blood.
Synonyms: Coagulum, Thrombus, Congealment
Antonyms: Liquid, Flow
Examples:
- The doctor removed a clot from his leg artery.
- The wound stopped bleeding after a clot formed.
Mnemonics:
- Think of a clot as a solidified mass, like a lump.
Verb
Definition: To become or cause to become thickened or clotted.
Synonyms: Coagulate, Congeal, Solidify
Antonyms: Liquefy, Dissolve
Examples:
- The blood began to clot as it touched the air.
- Adding lemon juice to milk will cause it to clot.
Mnemonics:
- Imagine a liquid transforming into a solid, like a clot forming.
Etymology:
Origin:
Middle English 'clot', from Old English 'clott', of Germanic origin; related to Dutch 'klot' and German 'Klumpen'.
Historical Usage:The word has been used since Middle English, primarily to describe a mass formed from liquid substances.
Related Idioms:
Idiom:
"Clot of earth"
Explanation:A lump or mass of soil or dirt.
Misconceptions:
Misconception:
Confusing 'clot' (noun) with 'clot' (verb).
Explanation:'Clot' can be both a noun and a verb with different meanings.