Glutination

/ˌɡluːtɪˈneɪʃən/ noun

Definition

The process of gluing or sticking things together; the state of being joined by an adhesive substance.

Etymology

From Latin glutinatio, derived from glutinare (to glue). The -tion suffix converts the verb into a noun describing the action or process. This is a rare term in modern usage.

Kelly Says

Glutination would have been a key concept in pre-modern chemistry and alchemy—people were fascinated by what made things stick together before we understood molecular bonding.

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