transitive and intransitive verb (past and past participleag·glom·er·at·ed, present participleag·glom·er·at·ing, 3rd person present singularag·glom·er·ates)
Definition:
collect in round mass: to gather something or form into a rounded mass
noun (pluralag·glom·er·ates)
Definition:
1. jumbled collection: a jumbled mass or collection of something
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formal
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2. geology volcanic rock: rock produced by a volcanic eruption, consisting of fragments of different rock types, sizes, and shapes set in fine-grained solidified volcanic ash
adjective
Definition:
in round mass: gathered into or forming a rounded mass
[Mid-17th century. < Latin agglomerat-, past participle of agglomerare "heap up" < glomer- "ball"]
