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🤝 To gather together 🪨 A rough rock 🧩 A clump 🔗 Clustered together
agglomerate

agglomerate

9.9
A coarse volcanic rock made of large pieces stuck together
  • noun
  • /əˈɡlɒməˌreɪt/
  • Specialized
translation icon : aglomerado volcánico
  • The geologist collected a sample of agglomerate from the base of the volcano.

Examples

  • Layers of agglomerate often indicate a history of explosive volcanic eruptions in the region.

  • The agglomerate rock was found near the volcano.

  • The mountain's summit was capped with a thick deposit of agglomerate and ash.

  • Many agglomerates can be seen in the lava flow.

  • The geologist analyzed the sample of agglomerate to understand its volcanic origins.

  • During the hike, we encountered an agglomerate that showcased the different colors of volcanic debris.

  • The museum's exhibit featured a stunning piece of agglomerate that illustrated the power of volcanic activity.

Synonyms

igneous rock
vsagglomerate
  • Specialized
1 4.1

A hard, solid material that forms when hot, melted rock cools

is a specific coarse volcanic type made of large fused fragments

Surface Forms

agglomerate singular
agglomerates plural

Etymology

Agglomerate comes from Latin parts ad- 'to' and glomus 'ball' or 'ball of thread', so it originally meant 'to form into a ball'. That's why a volcanic agglomerate is a rock made of many pieces stuck together in a rough clump.