aglomeraate

Aglomeraate is a term used to describe a mass or collection of things that have been stuck or clumped together. It can refer to a variety of substances, both natural and artificial, that form aggregates. In geology, an aglomeraate is a sedimentary rock composed of rounded pebbles and cobbles cemented together. This contrasts with a breccia, which has angular fragments. The rounding of the clasts in an aglomeraate suggests they have been transported over a significant distance by water or ice, allowing for abrasion.

In a more general sense, "aglomeraate" can describe any haphazard grouping. For instance, a pile of debris could be described as an aglomeraate. The term implies a lack of order or deliberate arrangement, simply a collection of components that have come to rest together. It is not a scientific term with a single, strict definition across all disciplines, but rather a descriptive word for clustered matter.