coalescence
UK/.kәuә'lesns/US
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Definitions
n.
The process of separate things merging or growing together into one whole.
合并，融合（的过程）。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedcoalesce + -ence (state/process) = the merging itself. A technical noun used in physics and chemistry (coalescence of droplets) and figuratively for ideas or groups fusing into one.
Root alesc still carries 6 more wordsExample Sentences
- 1.
The coalescence of small droplets produces rain.
- 2.
We saw the gradual coalescence of several rival groups.