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agglomerated

 

[ ษ™หˆษกlษ’mษ™reษชtษชd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น agglomerado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเค‚เคฏเฅเค•เฅเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช agglomeriert

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ agglomerasi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะณะปะพะผะตั€ะพะฒะฐะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ aglomerowany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ‡้›†ใ—ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท agglomรฉrรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ aglomerado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aglomere

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‘์ง‘๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูุชูŽุฌูŽู…ู‘ูุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aglomerovanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ aglomerovanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่š้›†็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ aglomeriran

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ samanlagt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะณะปะพะผะตั€ะฐั†ะธัะปะฐะฝา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ’แƒšแƒแƒ›แƒ”แƒ แƒ˜แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ agqlomerasiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.