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.
flocculate, flocculation.
flocculation [flok″u-la´shun]
floc·cu·la·tion (fl k y -l  shn) or floc·cu·lence (flky-lns)n. 1. The process of becoming flocculent. 2. Precipitation from solution in the form of fleecy masses. floc cu·late v. |
flocculate, flocculation.
See flocculent.
flocculation [flok″u-la´shun]
the formation of a precipitate or agglomerate in the form of downy tufts or floccules.
flocculation test any serologic test in which flocculation takes place; usually applied to a variant form of the precipitin reaction.
flocculation
a colloid phenomenon in which the disperse phase separates in discrete, usually visible, particles rather than in a continuous mass, as in coagulation.
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