COALESCENCE Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

coalescence

noun

Definition of coalescence

as in fusion

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Recent Examples of coalescence This variation may occur because citric acid inhibits bubble coalescence, similar to the additives in Diet Coke. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 Aug. 2026 Despite his individual excellence, Forsberg deferred to the Kings’ recent coalescence. — Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 13 Apr. 2026 Spike focused on important design features with a major focus on geometry, including features like a long nose and high sweep, and a custom tail volume and multi-lobe lift distribution, aiming to reduce shock coalescence. — Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2025

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Noun

And, in recent years, a new culinary wave has emerged, as chefs create bold fusion dishes or, more subtly, adapt Japanese recipes to uniquely Brazilian produce, from Amazon river fish to jambu, a tongue-tingling herb.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 6 Sep. 2026
The experiment used room-temperature electron irradiation, not the low-temperature neutron environment expected inside a fusion system.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of fusion

Noun

Caloric restriction reduces protein synthesis and stimulates autophagy, the cellular recycling process that removes damaged molecules and organelles.

— Venki Ramakrishnan, Scientific American, 15 Sep. 2026
In organizations, the emerging equivalent runs from information gathering through synthesis, decision-making and execution.

— Julio Ottino, Fortune, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of synthesis

Noun

Over a period of about one billion years, the spiral galaxies will smash into each other and merge into a single amalgamation.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 3 Sep. 2026
On the Kansas side, the amalgamation of several settlements in Wyandotte county precipitated the formation of a unified municipality.

— Scott Spires, Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of amalgamation

Noun

The state law defines such programs as those that develop proficiency in both English and another language by offering instruction in a classroom that is typically a mix of native speakers of English and of the other language.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2026
As ultra-high-margin electronics contracts scale, the mix shift naturally will pull operating margins above 31%, further improving the corporate earnings flywheel.

— Harvey Stober, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of mix

Noun

Healing Oil is a lightweight blend of super oils and Alpha Keratin 60ku to instantly smooth, shine, soften and moisturize hair.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026
The increase comes just as the seasonal switch to cheaper winter-blend gasoline gets underway in much of the country.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of blend

Noun

Transport is the mainstay of agglomeration growth and overall harmonious spatial development.

— Nadezhda Kosareva, Forbes.com, 17 June 2026
At the lower end of the scale, some very small galaxies could be mistaken for globular clusters—agglomerations of up to a few million stars that form alongside galaxies.

— Phil Plait, Scientific American, 29 May 2026

Definition of agglomeration

Noun

With this offensive, the Houthis have shattered a status quo along the coast, upended a truce that had largely held since 2022, and set the stage for further consolidation of their control of the north.

— April Longley Alley, Foreign Affairs, 11 Sep. 2026
Price has filled its runaway gap created last fall and is holding a solid consolidation area.

— Jay Woods, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026

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