agglutinate

UK
/əˈɡluːtɪneɪt/
US
/əˈɡluːtɪneɪt/

Translations

agglutinatenoun
agglutinates
pl
Specialized term in lunar geology and biology meaning a mass formed by agglutination.
agglutinatTerme de géologie et de science lunaire.
Under the microscope the lunar sample was rich in agglutinates created by countless tiny impacts.
Au microscope, l’échantillon lunaire était riche en agglutinats créés par d’innombrables impacts minuscules.
agglutinateverb
agglutinated
Past Simple
agglutinated
Past Participle
agglutinating
Gerund
UK
/əˈɡluː.tɪ.neɪt/
US
/əˈɡluː.tə.neɪt/
The scientist used a special enzyme to agglutinate the particles in the solution.
Le scientifique a utilisé une enzyme spéciale pour agglutiner les particules dans la solution.
Additional translations
s’agglutinerVerbe pronominal, pour l’emploi intransitif.
agglutinateadjective
more agglutinate
Comp.
most agglutinate
Super.
UK
/əˈɡluːtɪneɪt/
US
/əˈɡluːtɪneɪt/
After the blast, the sand grains were fused into an agglutinate layer.
Après l’explosion, les grains de sable étaient fusionnés en une couche agglutinée.

Definitions

agglutinatenoun
A glassy or vesicular aggregate of mineral and rock fragments fused together by micrometeoroid impacts, especially in lunar soil.
Under the microscope the lunar sample was rich in agglutinates created by countless tiny impacts.
agglutinateverb
To cause to adhere or stick together into a mass.
The scientist used a special enzyme to agglutinate the particles in the solution.
To clump or cause to clump together, especially in reference to red blood cells or bacteria.
The presence of the antibody caused the red blood cells to agglutinate.
To become stuck together or clump into a mass.
When cooled, the particles agglutinate and settle at the bottom.
agglutinateadjective
Stuck together into a single mass; agglutinated.
After the blast, the sand grains were fused into an agglutinate layer.