Clumping Meaning in English
word · lemma: clump
ˈkɫəmpɪŋ
KLUM-ping
klˈʌmpɪŋ
KLUMP-ing
Definition
The process or state of things sticking together in lumps or groups, often used for substances, hair, or particles.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly in scientific, technical, and everyday contexts for substances (powder, sand), animal behavior, or things like hair forming a mass. Common phrases: 'clumping cat litter,' 'clumping together.' Not usually used for people.
Spanish: aglomeración - formación de grupos (de cosas) - apelmazamientoPortuguese (BR): aglomerado - formação de grupos - agrupamentoPortuguese (PT): aglomerado - formação de grupos - agrupamentoChinese (Simplified): 结块 - 聚集Chinese (Traditional): 結塊 - 聚集Hindi: समूह बनना - एकत्रित होनाArabic: تكتل - تجمعBengali: জমাট বাঁধা - দল বাঁধাRussian: слеживание - образование комковJapanese: かたまりになること - 団子状になることVietnamese: vón cục - kết thành cụcKorean: 덩어리 짓기 - 뭉치기Turkish: topaklanma - kümelenmeUrdu: اکٹھا ہونا - ڈھیر بنناIndonesian: kết tụ - vón cục
Example Sentences
The sugar is clumping in the jar.
basic
Wet hair is clumping together.
basic
Some kinds of cat litter are made for clumping.
basic
If your flour keeps clumping, try keeping it in a dry place.
natural
Static electricity causes dust particles to start clumping.
natural
The mascara is old and keeps clumping on my lashes.
natural