agglutination

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Recent Examples of agglutination Some of these agglutinations have a satisfying outlandishness about them: That smooching pair, for example, are wearing huge masks from the Bamana people of West Africa on their heads. Jason Farago, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2017 If the patient is already infected with Proteus, then the same agglutination will occur when the Weil-Felix test is administered, and the patient will naturally test positive. Rebecca Kreston, Discover Magazine, 31 May 2016
Recent Examples of Synonyms for agglutination
Noun
  • In the weeks after the December 14 attack, the government has repeatedly pushed the need for social cohesion.
    Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 8 Feb. 2026
  • Designers recommend small updates that add warmth, color, and cohesion.
    Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 4 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Air-dry flat to prevent insulation from clumping or fabric from snagging or pilling.
    Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 5 Feb. 2026
  • Plus the formula is fast-drying, to prevent flaking and smudging, with a small fiber brush that coats each lash while keeping clumping at bay.
    Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 3 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The design also improves interlayer adhesion.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 22 Jan. 2026
  • Primer also preps the surface by hiding stains and aiding with paint adhesion.
    Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 29 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • This biological bonding process creates natural mineral compounds, transforming bulky landfill waste into high-performance insulation capable of withstanding extreme heat up to 1,000°C (1,832°F).
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 5 Feb. 2026
  • The women there spoke to the princess about how the skill fosters a sense of community bonding and belonging, a palace source says.
    Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026

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“Agglutination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agglutination. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.

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