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flocculation

/ˌflɒks.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does flocculation mean?

noun

The process of forming a mass of fibers or particles that stick together, or the state of being formed into such a mass. In chemistry, it is the process by which particles in a colloid aggregate to form larger particles.

Example

"The flocculation of the paint particles made it difficult to mix the colors evenly."

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