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coalescence

 

[ ˌkoʊ.əˈlɛs.əns ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

process of joining or merging together

Coalescence refers to the act or process of coming together to form one mass or whole. It involves the merging or uniting of separate elements or entities into a unified whole.

Synonyms

fusion, merger, union

Examples of usage

  • The coalescence of the two companies resulted in a stronger, more competitive entity.
  • The coalescence of different cultures can lead to a rich and diverse society.
Context #2 | Noun

meteorology - formation of a larger droplet from smaller ones

In meteorology, coalescence specifically refers to the process by which smaller water droplets combine to form larger droplets. This phenomenon is crucial in the formation of precipitation in clouds.

Synonyms

agglomeration, amalgamation

Examples of usage

  • The coalescence of water droplets in the cloud eventually leads to the formation of rain.

Translations

Translations of the word "coalescence" in other languages:

🇵🇹 coalescência

🇮🇳 संलयन

🇩🇪 Verschmelzung

🇮🇩 penggabungan

🇺🇦 злиття

🇵🇱 koalescencja

🇯🇵 融合 (ゆうごう)

🇫🇷 coalescence

🇪🇸 coalescencia

🇹🇷 koalesans

🇰🇷 융합 (融合)

🇸🇦 الاندماج

🇨🇿 koalescence

🇸🇰 koalescencia

🇨🇳 聚合 (聚合)

🇸🇮 koalescenca

🇮🇸 samruni

🇰🇿 қосылу

🇬🇪 შერწყმა

🇦🇿 birləşmə

🇲🇽 coalescencia

Etymology

The word 'coalescence' originated from the Latin word 'coalescere', which means 'to grow together'. It first appeared in the English language in the early 18th century. The concept of coalescence has been observed in various fields, from physics to meteorology, highlighting the universal nature of the process.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,940, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.