glomerate

1 of 2

verb

glom·​er·​ate

ˈgläməˌrāt,

usually -āt + V

-ed/-ing/-s

: agglomerate, conglomerate

glomeration

ˌ⸗⸗ˈrāshən

noun

plural -s

glomerate

2 of 2

adjective

glom·​er·​ate

-mərə̇|t,

-məˌrā|,

usually |t + V

: agglomerate, conglomerate

Word History

Etymology

Verb

Latin glomeratus, past participle of glomerare to form into a ball, from glomer-, glomus ball (clamp)

Adjective

Latin glomeratus

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