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- [flok-yuh-leyt]
- /ˈflɒk yəˌleɪt/
- /ˈflɒ.kjʊ.leɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [flok-yuh-leyt]
- /ˈflɒk yəˌleɪt/
Definitions of flocculate word
- verb with object flocculate to form into flocculent masses. 1
- verb without object flocculate to form flocculent masses, as a cloud or a chemical precipitate; form aggregated or compound masses of particles. 1
- noun flocculate Form or cause to form into small clumps or masses. 1
- verb flocculate to form or be formed into an aggregated flocculent mass 0
- verb transitive flocculate to form small, individual masses, as in a suspension 0
- noun flocculate a flocculated mass 0
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Origin of flocculate
First appearance:
before 1820 One of the 38% newest English words
First recorded in 1820-30; floccul(us) + -ate1
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Parts of speech for Flocculate
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
flocculate popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
flocculate usage trend in Literature
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