flocculation

Noun

Meaning

The process by which small particles of fine soils and sediments aggregate into larger lumps.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

action breaking aggregate dispersion aggregation clotting coagulation clot agglomeration coagulate decantation curdling flocculate aggregated agglomerated
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Antonyms

deflocculation

Hypernyms

action activity natural action natural process

Examples

The maturation tanks that Anheuser-Busch uses are horizontal and, as such, flocculation of the yeast occurs much more quickly. Source: Internet

This leaves negative charge on the clay faces that repel other clay, causing the particles to push apart, and by doing,the flocculation of clay particles into larger, open assemblages. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

floccular flocculate flocculated flocculator floccule flocculectomy