coalesce
Pronunciation:
/kəʊ.əˈlɛs//koʊ.əˈlɛs/verb
Definitions
(of separate elements) To join into a single mass or whole.
Example: The droplets coalesced into a puddle.
Synonyms:amalgamatecombinefusejoinmergeunite(of a whole or a unit) To form from different pieces or elements.
Example: The puddle coalesced from the droplets as they ran together.
To bond pieces of metal into a continuous whole by liquefying parts of each piece, bringing the liquids into contact, and allowing the combined liquid to solidify.