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agglutination

nounfemininetechnicalcommon/ɐ.ɡlu.ti.nɐˈsɐ̃w̃/a·glu·ti·na·ção

Definition

1

The action or result of agglutinating; intimate union of distinct elements. In linguistics, the process of word formation by juxtaposition of morphemes. In medicine, the clumping of particles in suspension.

Usage examples

“The agglutination of sand particles forms sandstone rock.”
“Turkish is a language known for its process of agglutination.”

Common combinations

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