flocculation
[ flŏk′yə-lā′shən ]
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n.
The process of becoming flocculent.
Precipitation from solution in the form of fleecy masses.
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Scientific definitions for flocculation
flocculation
[ flŏk′yə-lā′shən ]
The process by which individual particles of clay aggregate into clotlike masses or precipitate into small lumps. Flocculation occurs as a result of a chemical reaction between the clay particles and another substance, usually salt water.
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