agglomerate
UK: əˈɡlɒməreɪt | US: əˈɡlɑːməreɪt
v. to collect or form into a mass or group
adj. gathered into a cluster or mass
n. a mass or collection of items
agglomerate = ad<to> + glomer<ball> + ate<verb suffix>
- ad (Latin prefix meaning "to" or "toward")
- glomer (from Latin glomus, meaning "ball" or "mass")
- ate (verb-forming suffix indicating action or process)
Etymology Origin:
The word agglomerate traces back to Latin adglomerare, combining ad- (toward) and glomus (ball). It originally described the act of forming something into a ball-like mass. Over time, it broadened to mean any clustering or accumulation, reflecting the visual and functional resemblance to a gathered mass.
The machine agglomerates fine dust into larger pellets for easier disposal.
Over time, sediment agglomerates at the bottom of the lake.
The company agglomerated several smaller firms to expand its market share.
Volcanic ash can agglomerate into solid rock under pressure.
The artist agglomerated scraps of metal to create a unique sculpture.