agglutinate

UK
/əˈɡluːtɪneɪt/
US
/əˈɡluːtɪneɪt/

Translations

agglutinatenoun
agglutinates
pl
Specialized term in lunar geology and biology meaning a mass formed by agglutination.
agglutinateverb
agglutinated
Past Simple
agglutinated
Past Participle
agglutinating
Gerund
UK
/əˈɡluː.tɪ.neɪt/
US
/əˈɡluː.tə.neɪt/
The scientist observed how the particles agglutinate under the microscope.
Учёный наблюдал, как частицы склеиваются под микроскопом.
The cells begin to agglutinate when exposed to the antigen.
Клетки начинают сращиваться при воздействии антигена.
agglutinateadjective
more agglutinate
Comp.
most agglutinate
Super.
UK
/əˈɡluːtɪneɪt/
US
/əˈɡluːtɪneɪt/
The agglutinate properties of the substance were studied in the lab.
Агглютинирующие свойства вещества изучались в лаборатории.

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.