In geology, a conglomerate is a mass formed of rounded fragments of minerals or rocks held together by cement.
A conglomerate is something obtained by conglomeration (putting together, piling up, joining fragments). In this way, the conglomerate can arise from the union of one or several substances using a binder , so that a compact mass results.
For geology , a conglomerate is a mass that is formed by rounded fragments of different rocks or mineral substances that are joined together by cement. It is a detrital-type sedimentary rock , with constituent fragments that are larger than those of sand. It is possible to distinguish between a pudinga (a conglomerate of pebbles) and an ossiferous conglomerate (formed by fragments of fossilized bones ).
A conglomerate of stars or star cluster , meanwhile, is a group of stars that are attracted to each other by the force of gravity. Star clusters can be globular or open (also known as galactic).
Cluster analysis
Cluster analysis , also called cluster analysis, is a technique that seeks to solve problems related to data classification ; In other words, it seeks to organize elements into groups that present a very high level of similarity. These conglomerates are defined as the class to which their members belong. It is worth mentioning that the association points between two objects are not always obvious; However, after an analysis of this type, it can be very useful to have related them into a single group.
Basically, there are two methods through which data classification can be carried out: hierarchical , when the classes identified in the analysis are structured in a nested manner; non-hierarchical , the opposite case. In turn, agglomerative methods consider each object as a class and look for similarities to group them, while divisive methods start from a large class that includes all the elements, and then divide it into as many portions as necessary.
A stellar cluster is a group of stars that are attracted to each other due to the force of gravity.
A plank of wood fragments
On the other hand, a chipboard or chipboard is a sheet of wood fragments , mixed with glue and pressed. Since it does not require a particular species of tree, the cheapest furniture is usually made of this material .
It is worth mentioning that, although it represents a suitable solution for products such as computer tables, its resistance is much lower than that of a table that has not gone through any process other than polishing and varnishing. In general, conglomerate furniture is covered with sheets with motifs that simulate the appearance of natural wood.
Business conglomerate
In another area, a business conglomerate is an association of companies through a common structure. Thus, several companies can be part of the same business group and respond to the same owners or shareholders . An example of a conglomerate of companies is multimedia , which brings together different media. Generally, all the companies that belong to the same conglomerate share an image, line or philosophy, so that consumers and users see the group as a whole and not as a sum of companies.
Continuing with the corporate theme, a financial conglomerate is a group of firms that cover the services offered by banking entities, insurance companies and investment funds , or two of them. It is important to note that for the correct development of an association of this type to take place, the level of control and regulation is higher than that of a traditional company , with a specific and well-differentiated purpose. In the same way, the flow of information between the different components implies greater risks, given that it is not a closed communication, but rather an exchange of sensitive data between several companies.