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assimilation [ə‚sim·ə′lā·shən] (geology) Incorporation of solid or fluid material that was originally in the rock wall into a magma. (physiology) The conversion of nutritive materials into protoplasm. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| And though an intimate intercourse under the same government will promote a gradual assimilation in some of these respects, yet there are causes, as well physical as moral, which may, in a greater or less degree, permanently nourish different propensities and inclinations in this respect. And the increased intercourse among those of different States will contribute not a little to diffuse a mutual knowledge of their affairs, as this again will contribute to a general assimilation of their manners and laws. It prevents the growth of dialects and helps on the process of assimilation. |
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