Disagglomeration

/ˌdɪsæɡlɒməˈreɪʃən/ noun

Definition

The process of breaking up or dispersing a cluster or clump of things that were stuck or joined together.

Etymology

From dis- (reversing) + agglomeration (from Latin agglomerare, to gather into a ball). A technical term used in chemistry, physics, and geography to describe the reversal of clustering.

Kelly Says

Disagglomeration sounds like corporate jargon, but it's actually describing something fascinating that happens in nature—like when a crowd disperses, salt crystals separate, or particles spread out in a liquid instead of clumping together.

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