Definition of flocculate Flocculate

floc•cu•late

We found 6 definitions of flocculate from 4 different sources.

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What does flocculate mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Verb

flocculeats, flocculeating, flocculeaten  

flocculate - form into an aggregated lumpy or fluffy mass; "the protoplasms flocculated"
  change undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature; "She changed completely as she grew older"; "The weather changed last night"
flocculate - cause to become a fluffy or lumpy aggregate; "The chemist flocculated the suspended material"
  modify, alter, change make less severe or harsh or extreme; "please modify this letter to make it more polite"; "he modified his views on same-gender marriage"
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • flocculate (Verb)
    To collect together in a loose aggregation like flocks tufts of wool.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • flocculate (v. i.)
    To aggregate into small lumps.
  • flocculate (a.)
    Furnished with tufts of curly hairs, as some insects.

Part of speech

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  • flocculate, verb, present, 1st person singular of flocculate (infinitive).
  • flocculate, verb (infinitive).

Pronunciation

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Sign Language

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