Use of "conglomeration" and "agglomeration"

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What's the significant difference of usage between these two words?I see that the interpretations in my dictionary indicates the same meaning.

AlpheccaStars · Accepted Answer

Conglomerate is used for large corporations formed from many separate businesses. Cisco is a conglomerate.
Agglomerate is much less frequently used, and has the added meaning of something organic, disorganized and chaotic.

In 2004, Chinamex opened a half-mile-long, dragon-shaped agglomeration of showrooms, offices, research stations and restaurants in Dubai.

Chivalry · Answer

AlpheccaStarsConglomerate is used for large corporations formed from many separate businesses. Cisco is a conglomerate.Agglomerate is much less frequently used, and has the added meaning of something organic, disorganized and chaotic.In 2004, Chinamex opened a half-mile-long, dragon-shaped agglomeration of showrooms, offices, research stations and restaurants in Dubai.

Thanks so much, that's really helpful!:)
But, one tiny question, why did you place a comma before the conjunctive that connects the two qualities of "agglomerate"?
I just need to know, because I thought there shouldn't be one. So please do tell, I'd appreciate it! Thanks in advance!

AlpheccaStars · Answer

Comma placement is sometimes personal choice. I would take a short pause at that point in the sentence, should I say it, so I put a comma there.

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