agglutinator
|ag-glu-ti-na-tor|
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/əˈɡluːtɪˌneɪtər/
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/əˈɡluːtɪˌneɪtə/
(agglutinate)
ability to clump
Etymology
Etymology Information
'agglutinator' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'agglutinare,' where 'ad-' meant 'to' and 'glutinare' meant 'to glue.'
Historical Evolution
'agglutinare' transformed into the French word 'agglutiner,' and eventually became the modern English word 'agglutinate' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to glue or stick together,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a substance that causes particles to coagulate.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a substance that causes particles to coagulate to form a thickened mass.
The agglutinator in the solution caused the particles to clump together.
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Last updated: 2025/05/30 09:36