Meaning of the word agglomerate in English

What does agglomerate mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

agglomerate

US /əˈɡlɑː.mɚ.eɪt/
UK /əˈɡlɑː.mɚ.eɪt/

Verb

1.

to join or stick together to form a larger mass or group, or to cause something to do this:

Example:
Tiny carbon particles can cause damage in the lungs since they can agglomerate there.

Noun

1.

rock or material consisting of different pieces that are bonded (= joined and held) together:

Example:
Volcanic agglomerate is one type of pyroclastic rock (rock formed from fragments of lava ejected from a volcano).
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