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заглянув в приличный словарь легко найти ответ (подпункт 3 b): Main Entry: 3ag·gre·gate
Pronunciation: -g&t
Function: noun
1 :
a mass or body of units or parts somewhat loosely associated with one another
2 : the whole sum or amount : SUM TOTAL
3
a : an aggregate rock b : any of several hard inert materials (as sand, gravel, or slag) used for mixing with a cementing material to form concrete, mortar, or plaster c : a clustered mass of individual soil particles varied in shape, ranging in size from a microscopic granule to a small crumb, and considered the basic structural unit of soil
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