Flocculation
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yəˌleɪt verb (used with object)
1.
to form into flocculent masses.
verb (used without object)
2.
to form flocculent masses, as a cloud or a chemical precipitate; form aggregated or compound masses of particles.
Related forms
floc·cu·la·tion, noun
floc·cu·la·tor, noun
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flocculate (ˈflɒkjʊˌleɪt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| to form or be formed into an aggregated flocculent mass | |
| floccu'lation | |
| —n | |
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| flocculate (ˈflɒkjʊˌleɪt) | |
| —vb | |
| to form or be formed into an aggregated flocculent mass | |
| floccu'lation | |
| —n | |
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Word Origin & History
flocculation
1885, from flocculate + -tion.
flocculate
1877, from flocculus (1799, from Mod.L., dim. of L. floccus "flock of wool") + -ate. Related: Flocculated; flocculating.
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American Heritage
Medical Dictionary
flocculation floc·cu·la·tion (flŏk'yə-lā'shən) or floc·cu·lence (flŏk'yə-ləns)
n.
The process of becoming flocculent.
Precipitation from solution in the form of fleecy masses.
floc'cu·late' v.
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American Heritage
Science Dictionary
flocculation  (flŏk'yə-lā'shən) Pronunciation Key
The process by which individual particles of clay aggregate into clotlike masses or precipitate into small lumps. Flocculation occurs as a result of a chemical reaction between the clay particles and another substance, usually salt water. |
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Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia
flocculation
in physical chemistry, separation of solid particles from a liquid to form loose aggregations or soft flakes. These flocculates are easily disrupted, being held together only by a force analogous to the surface tension of a liquid. In industrial processes, flocculation may be a desired or an undesirable phenomenon, and various methods may be used to cause or eliminate flocculates. Formation of flocculates is important in the operation of water supplies and sewage systems.
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Example sentences
To this mixture, isooctane was added to cause flocculation and asphaltene precipitation.
After the raw water leaves the aeration area, it enters the flocculation basin.
The jar test is used to determine the proper chemical dosage required for good coagulation and flocculation of water.
Filtration is performed directly after the flocculation stage of treatment.
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