agglutination

1. (noun) the coalescing of small particles that are suspended in solution; these larger masses are then (usually) precipitated
Synonyms: agglutinating activity
Related Words: chemical action, chemical change, chemical process

2. (noun) a clumping of bacteria or red cells when held together by antibodies (agglutinins)
Related Words: biological process, organic process

3. (noun) the building of words from component morphemes that retain their form and meaning in the process of combining
Related Words: linguistic process



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