agglomerant
|ag-glom-er-ant|
C1
/əˈɡlɒmərənt/
binding agent
Etymology
Etymology Information
'agglomerant' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'agglomerare,' where 'ad-' meant 'to' and 'glomerare' meant 'to form into a ball.'
Historical Evolution
'agglomerare' transformed into the French word 'agglomérant,' and eventually became the modern English word 'agglomerant' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to form into a ball,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a substance that causes particles to adhere together.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a substance that causes particles to adhere together, forming a mass.
The agglomerant was added to the mixture to form a solid mass.
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Last updated: 2025/05/30 04:06