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British Dictionary definitions for conglomerates
conglomerate
noun (kənˈɡlɒmərɪt)
a thing composed of heterogeneous elements; mass
any coarse-grained sedimentary rock consisting of rounded fragments of rock embedded in a finer matrix
Compare agglomerate (def. 3)
a large corporation consisting of a group of companies dealing in widely diversified goods, services, etc
verb (kənˈɡlɒməˌreɪt)
to form into a cluster or mass
adjective (kənˈɡlɒmərɪt)
made up of heterogeneous elements; massed
(of sedimentary rocks) consisting of rounded fragments within a finer matrix
Word Origin for conglomerate
C16: from Latin
conglomerāre to roll up, from
glomerāre to wind into a ball, from
glomus ball of thread
Medical definitions for conglomerates
conglomerate
[ kən-glŏm′ər-ĭt ]
adj.
Gathered or aggregated into a mass.
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con•glom′er•a′tion (-ə-rā′shən) n.Scientific definitions for conglomerates
conglomerate
[ kən-glŏm′ə-rāt′ ]
A coarse-grained sedimentary rock consisting of round rock fragments cemented together by hardened silt, clay, calcium carbonate, or a similar material. The fragments (known as clasts) have a diameter of at least 2 mm (0.08 inches), vary in composition and origin, and may include pebbles, cobbles, boulders, or fossilized seashells. Conglomerates often form through the transportation and deposition of sediments by streams, alluvial fans, and glaciers.
Cultural definitions for conglomerates
conglomerate
[ (kuhn-glom-uhr-uht) ]
A corporation with diversified holdings that are acquired through mergers and acquisitions but that are not necessarily related.