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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.

Hypernyms

  • Stick
  • Adhere
  • Cleave
  • Cohere

Related Words

  • Conglutination (noun)

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.

Synonyms

  • Coapt

Hypernyms

  • Close

Related Words

  • Conglutination (noun)
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