agglomerate

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a rock consisting of angular fragments of volcanic lava

[ə′gläm·ə·rət]

(geology)

A pyroclastic rock composed of angular rock fragments in a matrix of volcanic ash; typically occurs in volcanic vents.

(metallurgy)

A rigid mass of metallic particles that have been joined together by a powder metallurgical technique, such as sintering.

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Orders have been placed for all major components of the process plant, including crushing, agglomerating and stacking systems.