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to conglutinate

to conglutinate

9.9
To stick things together or become stuck together by something sticky
  • verb
  • /kənˈɡluːtɪneɪt/
translation icon : conglutinar
  • The glue will conglutinate the pieces of wood.

Examples

  • They conglutinated the layers of paper together.

  • When dried, the sap helps to conglutinate the bark pieces together.

  • Certain proteins can conglutinate cells, forming larger clumps.

  • The surgeon skillfully caused the tissues to conglutinate after the operation.

  • Certain proteins can conglutinate cells, forming larger clumps.

  • The glue will conglutinate the pieces of wood.

  • When dried, the sap helps to conglutinate the bark pieces together.

Synonyms

to attach
vsto conglutinate
459 2.5

To join or fasten one thing to another so they stay together

emphasizes sticky bonding specifically rather than general fastening
to glue
vsto conglutinate
75 1.0

To join things using a sticky substance

is broader meaning things become stuck by any sticky cause not only adhesive use
to stick to
vsto conglutinate
41 1.8

Stay attached to a surface

is the general action of joining by sticky contact rather than specific method
to adhere
vsto conglutinate
17 5.2

To stick firmly to a surface such as glass or plastic

is similar but focuses on joining things, especially by something sticky
to coapt
vsto conglutinate
  • Specialized
9.9

To join the edges of a cut or wound very closely

is a general sticky joining not limited to medical wound closure

Antonyms

to detach
16 3.9

To take something off from what it is connected to

How Firm

cement
140 2.0
to bond
25 3.2
to adhere
17 5.2
to conglutinate
9.9
to stick
769 1.0

Surface Forms

conglutinate infinitive
conglutinated past
conglutinated past participle
conglutinating present participle
conglutinates third person singular

Morphology

conglutinate = glutinate (opaque) = con + glutin + ate

If a learner knows the rare verb 'glutinate', adding 'con-' gives the straightforward sense of causing things to stick together.

Etymology

Conglutinate comes from the Latin parts con- 'together' and glut- from gluten meaning 'glue', so it gives the idea of things being 'glued together' and means to stick or become stuck together.