ANDI
con·glom·er·ate (k
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) v. con·glom·er·at·ed, con·glom·er·at·ing, con·glom·er·ates
v.intr.
1. To form or gather into a mass or whole.
2. To form into or merge with a corporate conglomerate.
v.tr.
To cause to form into a mass or whole.
n. (-r-
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1. A corporation made up of a number of different companies that operate in diversified fields.
2. A collected heterogeneous mass; a cluster: a city-suburban conglomerate; a conglomerate of color, passion, and artistry.
3. Geology A rock consisting of pebbles and gravel embedded in cement.
adj. (-r-t)
1. Gathered into a mass; clustered.
2. Geology Made up of loosely cemented heterogeneous material.