flocculation
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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.
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floc·cu·la·tion
(flok'yū-lā'shŭn), Do not confuse this word with floccillation.Precipitation from solution in the form of fleecy masses; the process of becoming flocculent.
Synonym(s): flocculence
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floc·cu·la·tion
(flok'yū-lā'shŭn)Precipitation from solution in the form of fleecy masses; the process of becoming flocculent.
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