agglomeration

Meanings

• Noun

  The process of collecting and compressing smaller units into a larger one.

  - "The agglomeration of sand into grains makes it easier to transport."
  - "The agglomeration of data into larger sets facilitates analysis."

• Noun

  A large collection or mass of something.

  - "The agglomeration of people in the city center creates a bustling atmosphere."
  - "The agglomeration of stars forms a constellation."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with agglomeration
armadillo , mellifluo , stupor , cumulo

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Variants

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agglomeration , agglomerations , agglomerative

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Etymology

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Derived from the Latin word 'agglomerare', meaning 'to form a mass or gather together'.

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Trivia

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1. Agglomeration is an essential process in various industries, such as mining and cement production.

2. The term 'agglomeration' was first used in the late 1800s to describe the process of urbanization.

3. The largest agglomeration of stars in the universe is known as the Virgo Cluster.

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Related Concepts

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1. Urbanization: The process of transforming rural areas into urban areas, characterized by a high population density and the growth of cities.

2. Clustering: The process of grouping similar items together to make them more accessible or efficient.

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Culture

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Agglomeration has been used extensively in various fields such as sociology, geography, and physics. In sociology, it refers to the process of urbanization and the growth of cities. In geography, it refers to the clustering of population or resources. In physics, it refers to the process of gathering particles into a larger mass.

How to Memorize "agglomeration"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a pile of sand being compacted into a single mass.
   - Visualize a collection of stars forming a constellation.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of collecting or gathering.
   - Associate the word with the idea of a large mass or collection.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Agglomeration is the act of making a large mass'.
   - Use the acronym 'A Gathering of Large Masses' to remember the definition.

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