The word "conglutinate" is spelled as [kənˈɡluːtɪneɪt]. The first syllable "con" is pronounced as "kən" (with a schwa vowel sound). The "g" in "glutinate" is pronounced as "ɡ" (with a hard "g" sound), followed by the "lu" pronounced as "luː" (with a long "u" sound). The "t" in "tine" is pronounced as "t", while the vowel sound is pronounced as "ɪ" (with a short "i"). The final syllable "nate" is pronounced as "neɪt" (with a long "a" sound followed by a "t" sound). The word means to stick or adhere firmly together.
Conglutinate is a verb that refers to the act of joining or uniting separate elements together to form a single entity or mass. This term is often used in the context of medicine or biology, specifically in describing the process of healing wounds. When tissues or parts of the body are injured, the body's natural response is to conglutinate, that is, to bring together the separated edges or surfaces and form a union.
Conglutination involves the binding or adhering of the tissues, often aided by a natural substance called fibrin or various medical adhesives. This process helps in the formation of a durable and protective barrier, facilitating the healing process and reducing the risk of infection.
Additionally, conglutinate can be used more broadly to describe the action of combining or merging different elements or substances to create a cohesive whole. This can be seen in various industries, such as manufacturing or construction, where different materials are conglutinated to build products or structures. The term conglutinate can also be used metaphorically to describe the act of bringing together disparate ideas or concepts to form a unified understanding or perspective.
To glue together; to heal a wound by uniting the parts by a tenacious substance; to unite.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
The word "conglutinate" has its origin in Latin. It is derived from the Latin verb "conglutinare", which is a combination of two words: "con", meaning "together", and "glutinare", meaning "to glue". Therefore, "conglutinate" in Latin can be translated as "to glue together". The term has been adopted into English, retaining its meaning of bringing or joining things together as if through the action of glue.