flocculence
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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
flocculence
(flŏk′ū-lĕns″)Resemblance to shreds or tufts of cotton.