Agglomerate (Noun)
Meaning 1
Volcanic rock consisting of large fragments fused together.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The agglomerate formed around the volcanic vent, a dense accumulation of fragments ejected during the eruption.
- As the lava cooled, it broke apart and merged with other fragments to create a new layer of agglomerate.
- Geologists identified the rock formation as an agglomerate, characterized by its irregular texture and jumbled composition.
- The agglomerate's unique structure made it a fascinating subject for study, revealing clues about the volcano's violent past.
- Layers of agglomerate alternated with smoother flows of lava, creating a striking pattern in the rock face.
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Meaning 2
A collection of objects laid on top of each other.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Hyponyms
- Shock
- Woodpile
- Stack
- Stockpile
- Dunghill
- Scrapheap
- Compost Pile
- Midden
- Muckheap
- Funeral Pyre
- Compost Heap
- Pyre
- Slagheap