flocculator
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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| —vb | |
| to form or be formed into an aggregated flocculent mass | |
| floccu'lation | |
| —n | |
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Flocculator
is always a great word to know.
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Word Origin & History
flocculate
1877, from flocculus (1799, from Mod.L., dim. of L. floccus "flock of wool") + -ate. Related: Flocculated; flocculating.
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