floc·cu·lant

[flok-yuh-luhnt]
noun
a chemical for producing flocculation of suspended particles, as to improve the plasticity of clay for ceramic purposes.

Origin:
floccule + -ant

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flocculant (ˈflɒkjʊlənt) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
a substance added to a suspension to enhance aggregation of the suspended particles

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Flocculant is always a great word to know.
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an arrangement of five objects, as trees, in a square or rectangle, one at each corner and one in the middle.
Example sentences
The flocculant is directed through a static mixer, to a clarifier and then to
  settling ponds.
The addition of the flocculant improved product quality, but not to the level
  desired.
The pH is indirectly impacted due to the acidic nature of the flocculant aide.
After chemical treatment, the treated wastewater flows by gravity to the
  clarifier, where polymer flocculant is added.
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