Agglo

Agglo is a term derived from the Latin word "agglomerare," meaning to gather or heap together. In its most general sense, it refers to a mass or collection of things that have accumulated or been brought together. The specific meaning of agglo can vary depending on the context in which it is used.

In geology, agglo refers to rock formed by the accumulation of volcanic fragments, such as ash, cinders, and lapilli, which are cemented together. This type of rock, also known as agglomerate, is often found in volcanic areas.

In urban planning and sociology, agglo is sometimes used as a shorthand for agglomeration, which describes the process of cities growing and developing, or the resulting large urban area formed by the merging of several towns or cities. This can include the physical concentration of people and activities, as well as the economic and social interdependencies that arise.

The term can also appear in other fields, such as materials science, where it might describe the clumping together of particles. Regardless of the specific domain, the core concept remains that of a collection or mass formed by the coming together of individual components.