flocculant
[ flok-yuh-luhnt ]
/ ˈflɒk yə lənt /
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noun
a chemical for producing flocculation of suspended particles, as to improve the plasticity of clay for ceramic purposes.
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British Dictionary definitions for flocculant
flocculant
/ (ˈflɒkjʊlənt) /
noun
a substance added to a suspension to enhance aggregation of the suspended particles
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