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noun

clot

a lump of material formed from the content of a liquid

In a sentence

Six example sentences with clot, each labelled with its topic.

  • A clot lodged in the calf vein swelled the leg, and the doctor ordered an ultrasound the same afternoon.

    Medicine

  • Stir the custard constantly or a clot of cooked egg will appear and ruin the smooth finish.

    Cooking

  • A clot of dried paint on the palette had hardened overnight into a shape she liked better than the canvas.

    Art

  • Under the microscope a clot looks like a net of protein threads with blood cells trapped in the mesh.

    Science

  • A clot of congealed oil drifted onto the beach a week after the spill, thick enough to hold a footprint.

    Environment

  • A clot of dried ink blocked the print head, and the cartridge needed a warm water soak before it worked.

    Technology

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