floc

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English [edit]

Noun [edit]

floc (countable and uncountable; plural flocs)

  1. An alternative word for floccule. A soft or fluffy particle suspended in a liquid or the fluffy mass of suspended particles so formed. Floc may be mineral as for clay, chemical as in water treatment or biological as in sewage treatment.

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Romanian [edit]

Etymology [edit]

From Latin floccus.

Noun [edit]

floc m (plural floci)

  1. floc, floccule
  2. tuft (of hair)
  3. flock (of wool)
  4. (slang) pubic hair

Declension [edit]

declension of floc
singular plural
gender m indefinite articulation definite articulation indefinite articulation definite articulation
nominative/accusative un floc flocul niște floci flocii
genitive/dative unui floc flocului unor floci flocilor

Usage notes [edit]

This word can also function in the neuter gender, with the plural form floace.

See also [edit]

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