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flocculant

American  
[flok-yuh-luhnt] / ˈflɒk yə lənt /

noun

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

flocculant British  
/ ˈflɒkjʊlənt /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of flocculant

floccule + -ant

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