floccule

American

[flok-yool] / ˈflɒk jul /

noun

something resembling a small flock or tuft of wool.
a bit of flocculent matter, as in a liquid.

floccule British

/ ˈflɒkjuːl /

noun

a small aggregate of flocculent material
something resembling a tuft of wool

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Etymology

Origin of floccule

From the New Latin word flocculus, dating back to 1835–45. See floccus, -ule

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