what does coalesced mean
coÂ·aÂ·lesce (kÅâ²É-lÄsâ²) v. coÂ·aÂ·lesced, coÂ·aÂ·lescÂ·ing, coÂ·aÂ·lescÂ·es v.intr. 1. To come or grow together into a single mass: the material that coalesced to form stars. 2. To come together as a recognizable whole or entity: the stories that coalesced as the history of the movement. 3. To come together for a single purpose: The rebel units coalesced into one army to fight the invaders. See Synonyms at mix. v.tr. 1.