flocculate

English

Flocculation, as seen in the left cup, simplifies removal of pollutants by filtration or sedimentation, leaving clear water, as seen on the right.

Etymology

From Latin flocculus, diminutive of floccus (“lock, tuft”).

Verb

1. (transitive, intransitive) To collect together in a loose aggregation like flocks (tufts) of wool.
   • I. P. Roberts

     When applied to clay soils it [lime] binds the small particles together, or flocculates them.

Adjective

flocculate (not comparable)

1. floccular

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Italian

Verb

flocculate

1. second-person plural present indicative of flocculare
2. second-person plural imperative of flocculare
3. feminine plural of flocculato