coalesce

/kəʊˈælɛs, koʊˈælɛs/

Definitions

1. verb

to come together and form a single unit, mass, or amount

“The snowflakes began to coalesce into a thick layer of frost.”

2. verb

to unite or combine into a single entity, often through the process of merging or consolidating

“The two companies coalesced to form a stronger competitor in the market.”

3. noun

a point at which particles or molecules come together to form a single mass or entity

“The coalescence of the droplets created a small raincloud.”

Synonyms

  • combine
  • consolidate
  • merge
  • unite

Antonyms

  • disintegrate
  • dissolve