agglutinize
|ag-glu-tin-ize|
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/əˈɡluːtəˌnaɪz/
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/əˈɡluːtənaɪz/
(agglutinate)
ability to clump
Etymology
Etymology Information
'agglutinize' 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 'agglutinize' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to glue together,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to cause to adhere or stick together.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to cause to adhere or stick together, especially to form a mass.
The scientist agglutinized the particles to form a larger mass.
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Last updated: 2025/05/30 10:21