flocculation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A condition in which clays, polymers or other small charged particles become attached and form a fragile structure, a floc.

Pronunciation

/ˌflɒkjʊˈlɛɪ̯ʃən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Wodencafe-flocculation.wav

Word forms

flocculation flocculations

Etymology

From floccule + -ation.

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