Definition

The process of sticking or joining things together, often used in a scientific context to describe how substances adhere to each other.

Example

The conglutination of the two materials created a strong bond that was difficult to break.

Conversation

Have you ever heard about conglutination in biology?

Yeah, I think it has to do with how cells stick together, right?

Exactly! It can be pretty fascinating how things adhere at a microscopic level.

For sure! It’s amazing how these processes affect so many aspects of life.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Conglutination is formed from "con-" (meaning together) and "glutination" (from Latin "glutinationem", meaning a joining or binding). The word describes the process of things being joined or bound together.

Memory Tip

Think of things being 'joined together' ('con-') in a 'binding' process ('glutination'). This helps you remember that conglutination refers to the act of binding things together.

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