Conglutinate (Verb)
Meaning 1
Stick together; "the edges of the wound conglutinated".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- The researchers observed that the disparate cells began to conglutinate as a result of the specialized enzyme being applied.
- Over time, the healing process allowed the tissue layers to conglutinate effectively, simplifying the surgical procedure.
- As a result of natural bodily processes, the broken bone fragments eventually began to conglutinate, or knit together.
- Blood clots are formed when platelets conglutinate in response to an injury, further preventing blood loss.
- Inflammation caused the surrounding skin cells to conglutinate around the infected site, creating a protective barrier.
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Meaning 2
Cause to adhere; "The wounds were coapted".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- Hot metal can conglutinate with ceramics forming strong bonds under precise conditions.
- Use a strong adhesive to conglutinate the strips of wood to form the finished surface.
- After a few moments of heat and pressure, the plastic began to conglutinate.
- Some tissues can conglutinate naturally, allowing them to fuse and form scar tissue.
- A metallic brazing compound can be used to conglutinate metal fragments together.