AGGLUTINATION Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

agglutination

noun

Definition of agglutination

as in cohesion

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Recent Examples of agglutination If the patient is already infected with Proteus, then the same agglutination will occur when the Weil-Felix test is administered, and the patient will naturally test positive. — Rebecca Kreston, Discover Magazine, 31 May 2016

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Noun

No cohesion between the ingredients, the tortilla much too small and overcooked.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
The five-piece set includes a plush comforter, throw blanket, shams, and a decorative pillow for calming cohesion, and comes in rich neutrals like creamy beige, midnight blue, and toasty brown.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of cohesion

Noun

The team said that PDA was inspired by the chemistry behind mussel adhesion.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026
Unlike the inner lining of the uterus, endometriosis tissue doesn’t leave the body during menstruation, and cysts and adhesions can sometimes develop.

— Adam England, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of adhesion

Noun

William Swanson, a 22-year-old from Massachusetts who moved to the city this spring, went viral on TikTok for sharing his experience living – and bonding – with his elderly roommate.

— Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
Adhesives from wigs and weaves are another common trigger worth watching, along with the tape and glue used in some bonding or tape-in methods.

— Ayren Jackson-Cannady, Allure, 20 Aug. 2026

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