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de·floc·cu·late
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verb (used with object),
de·floc·cu·lat·ed,
de·floc·cu·lat·ing.
Physical Chemistry
.
to reduce from a flocculent state by dispersing the
flocculated
particles.
Origin:
1905–10;
de-
+
flocculate
Related forms
de·floc·cu·la·tion,
noun
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deflocculate
(dɪˈflɒkjʊˌleɪt)
—
vb
1.
to disperse, forming a colloid or suspension
2.
to prevent flocculation of (a colloid or suspension)
defloccu'lation
—
n
de'flocculant
—
n
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