coalesce

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English

Pronunciation

IPA /kəʊ.əˈlɛs/

Verb

coalesce verb

(of separate elements) To join into a single mass or whole.“The droplets coalesced into a puddle.”
(of a whole or a unit) To form from different pieces or elements.“The puddle coalesced from the droplets as they ran together.”
To bond pieces of metal into a continuous whole by liquefying parts of each piece, bringing the liquids into contact, and allowing the combined liquid to solidify.

Related terms

Synonyms

amalgamate combine fuse join merge unite meld conflate commingle blend immix mix merger merging consolidate union incorporate mainstream

Associated

coalescence droplets scalloped scarp steeper converge asymmetry jes bubbles corinth pulp topographic

Rhymes

nonetheless nevertheless distress acquiesce address caress assess process egress express

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