coalescence
[/koʊ.əˈles.əns/]
nounfemininepl: coalescências
coalescência
1. The process of coming together to form one mass or whole; the act of uniting or merging
The coalescence of different political groups led to the formation of a new party.
A coalescência de diferentes grupos políticos levou à formação de um novo partido.
2. In physics and chemistry, the fusion of separate particles or droplets into a single larger body
Water droplets undergo coalescence to form larger drops during condensation.
As gotículas de água sofrem coalescência para formar gotas maiores durante a condensação.
3. The coming together of ideas, interests, or movements into a unified whole
The coalescence of artistic movements in the 1960s created a cultural revolution.
A coalescência dos movimentos artísticos nos anos 1960 criou uma revolução cultural.
The term 'coalescence' is primarily used in academic, scientific, and formal political discourse in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, it appears frequently in discussions of political alliances and scientific phenomena. In American English, it is commonly employed in business contexts to describe mergers and strategic partnerships. The concept reflects modern democratic and scientific processes of unification and integration.
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