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flocculation /floc·cu·la·tion/ (flok?u-la´shun) a colloid phenomenon in which the disperse phase separates in discrete, usually visible, particles rather than congealing into a continuous mass, as in coagulation.

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floc·cu·la·tion (flky-lshn) or floc·cu·lence (flky-lns)

n.

1. The process of becoming flocculent.

2. Precipitation from solution in the form of fleecy masses.

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floccu·late v.

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flocculation

a colloid phenomenon in which the disperse phase separates in discrete, usually visible, particles rather than in a continuous mass, as in coagulation.