Dictionary Entry
agglomerate
Part of SpeechnounPronunciation/əˈɡlɒməɹeɪt/Word FrequencyUncommon (2.14)Curriculum FrequencyLess common (1)A collection or mass.
In a Sentence
“The volcanic ash formed a large agglomerate on the mountainside.”
Published Usage Examples
“"If the droplets agglomerate with sediment," he said, "they could even settle to the bottom."”
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Origin
Latin, from 'agglomerare' meaning 'to gather into a ball'.
Common Phrases
. agglomeratesize agglomerateagglomerate volcanicagglomerate particles
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Antonyms
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Poetry examples for “agglomerate”
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