Coalescence

/ˌkoʊəˈlɛsəns/ noun

Definition

The process of coming together and merging into one group or whole.

Etymology

From Latin 'coalescentia,' the noun form of coalescere. Became common in English during the 17th-18th centuries in philosophical and scientific writing.

Kelly Says

Coalescence is happening right now in your clouds—water vapor molecules colliding and merging into visible water droplets, which is why clouds can suddenly form on humid days.

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