aggregation (except in polymer science)

https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.AT07608
Process whereby dispersed molecules or particles form aggregates.
Source:
PAC, 2007, 79, 1801. (Definitions of terms relating to the structure and processing of sols, gels, networks, and inorganic-organic hybrid materials (IUPAC Recommendations 2007)) on page 1821 [Terms] [Paper]