1. to stick or join together in a mass
Usage: third person singular present tense of agglutinate
2. to cause red blood cells to clump together
Usage: medical; third person singular present tense of agglutinate

Examples

• The antibody agglutinates the bacteria in the sample.
• Heat agglutinates the protein molecules.
• The serum agglutinates type A blood cells.
• Moisture agglutinates the powder into small lumps.
• The chemical agglutinates particles in the solution.
• Cold weather agglutinates the paint on the brush.