coalescence

noun

co·​a·​les·​cence ˌkō-ə-ˈle-sᵊn(t)s 

plural -s

: a growing together or union in one body, form, or group : combination

coalescence of coal dust, gas, or small particles in interstellar space

—A. E. Benfield

coalescence of two similar theories into one great system

Word History

Etymology

Latin coalescere + English -ence

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Rhymes for coalescence

• acquiescence
• adolescence
• convalescence
• effervescence
• efflorescence
• evanescence
• incandescence
• inflorescence
• iridescence
• luminescence
• obsolescence
• opalescence