flocculant

[ flok-yuh-luhnt ]

noun
  1. a chemical for producing flocculation of suspended particles, as to improve the plasticity of clay for ceramic purposes.

Origin of flocculant

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British Dictionary definitions for flocculant

flocculant

/ (ˈflɒkjʊlənt) /


noun
  1. a substance added to a suspension to enhance aggregation of the suspended particles

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