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Meaning of coalesce

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

coalesce

Pronunciation:/kəʊ.əˈlɛs//koʊ.əˈlɛs/

verb

Definitions

  1. (of separate elements) To join into a single mass or whole.

    Example: The droplets coalesced into a puddle.

    Synonyms:amalgamatecombinefusejoinmergeunite
  2. (of a whole or a unit) To form from different pieces or elements.

    Example: The puddle coalesced from the droplets as they ran together.

  3. 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.