Agglomerated: meaning, definitions and examples
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agglomerated
[ ษหษกlษmษreษชtษชd ]
physical description
Agglomerated describes a material that is formed by gathering or clustering together different particles or elements. This term is often used in chemistry, materials science, and geology to refer to substances that are aggregated from smaller units into larger aggregates. For instance, agglomerated materials can exhibit distinct properties compared to their individual components, influencing their physical characteristics and applications. The process of agglomeration may occur naturally or may be induced deliberately in various industrial processes.
Synonyms
aggregated, clustered, conglomerated.
Examples of usage
- The agglomerated particles formed a dense material.
- Agglomerated coal is often used in energy production.
- The agglomerated crystals displayed unique optical properties.
Translations
Translations of the word "agglomerated" in other languages:
๐ต๐น agglomerado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคเคฏเฅเคเฅเคค
๐ฉ๐ช agglomeriert
๐ฎ๐ฉ agglomerasi
๐บ๐ฆ ะฐะณะปะพะผะตัะพะฒะฐะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ aglomerowany
๐ฏ๐ต ๅ้ใใ
๐ซ๐ท agglomรฉrรฉ
๐ช๐ธ aglomerado
๐น๐ท aglomere
๐ฐ๐ท ์์ง๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ูุชูุฌูู ููุน
๐จ๐ฟ aglomerovanรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ aglomerovanรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ่้็
๐ธ๐ฎ aglomeriran
๐ฎ๐ธ samanlagt
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐะณะปะพะผะตัะฐัะธัะปะฐะฝาะฐะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแ แแ แแแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ agqlomerasiya
๐ฒ๐ฝ aglomerado
Etymology
The term 'agglomerated' derives from the Latin word 'agglomerare', which means 'to gather into a ball'. The prefix 'ad-' means 'to' or 'towards', while 'glomerare' is from 'glomus', meaning 'a ball' or 'a round mass'. It has been utilized in English since the 19th century, relating to processes where small particles coalesce into larger structures. In scientific contexts, the term has evolved to describe various phenomena across different fields, including material science, where it signifies the transformation of granules into larger, usable forms. As technology advanced, 'agglomeration' became a significant concept in industries such as construction, pharmaceuticals, and food production, emphasizing its relevance in both natural and industrial processes.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #30,841 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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