flocculation

floc·cu·late

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [flok-yuh-leyt]
- /ˈflɒk yəˌleɪt/
- /flˌɒkjʊlˈeɪʃən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [flok-yuh-leyt]
- /ˈflɒk yəˌleɪt/

Definitions of flocculation word

verb with object flocculation to form into flocculent masses. 1
verb without object flocculation to form flocculent masses, as a cloud or a chemical precipitate; form aggregated or compound masses of particles. 1
noun flocculation A condition in which clays, polymers or other small charged particles become attached and form a fragile structure, a floc. 1

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Origin of flocculation

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 Flocculation

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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flocculation 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.

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