Look up: flocculation

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   Flocculation
   Process by which clumps of solids in water or sewage aggregate through biological or chemical action so they can be separated from water or sewage.
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   Flocculation
   The change which takes place when the dispersed phase of a colloid forms a series of discrete particles which are capable of settling out from the DISPERSION medium. In geological processes, flocculation is almost inevitably a result of a colloidal solution mixing with a solution containing electrolytes, e.g., sea water.
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   Flocculation
   Joining together of particles in suspension.
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   flocculation
   [n] - the process of flocculating
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   Flocculation
   the agglomeration of coagulated particles to form a floc which can settle or float; may be assisted by biological, chemical or mechanical means
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   flocculation
   the coagulation of solids in a drilling fluid, produced by special additives or by contaminants.
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   Flocculation
   the process of separating suspended solids from wastewater by chemical creation of a coagulated, or flocculent masses.
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   Flocculation
   Floc`cu·la'tion noun (Geol.) The process by which small particles of fine soils and sediments aggregate into larger lumps.
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   flocculation
   The rapid precipitationof large amounts of a solute out of a solvent. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...
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    Flocculation
    `Flocculation` is a process where a solute comes out of solution in the form of floc or `flakes.` The term is also used in colloid chemistry to refer to the process by which fine particulates are caused to clump together into floc. The floc may then float to the top of the liquid, settle to the bottom of the liquid, or can be readily filtered from the liquid. According to the IUPAC definition, flocculation is a `process of contact and adhesion w...
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    flocculation
    (flok″u-la´shәn) the formation of a precipitate or agglomerate in the form of downy tufts or floccules.
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    Flocculation
    • (n.) The process by which small particles of fine soils and sediments aggregate into larger lumps.
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    flocculation
    in physical chemistry, separation of solid particles from a liquid to form loose aggregations or soft flakes. These flocculates are easily ... [5 related articles]
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    Flocculation
    Chemical processes where salt causes the aggregation of minute clay particles into larger masses that are too heavy to remain suspended water.
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