flotation

flo·ta·tion

noun \flō-ˈtā-shən\

Definition of FLOTATION

1

: the act, process, or state of floating

2

: an act or instance of financing (as an issue of stock)

3

: the separation of the particles of a mass of pulverized ore according to their relative capacity for floating on a given liquid; also : any of various similar processes involving the relative capacity of materials for floating

4

: the ability (as of a tire or snowshoes) to stay on the surface of soft ground or snow

Variants of FLOTATION

flo·ta·tion also floa·ta·tion \flō-ˈtā-shən\

Examples of FLOTATION

1. fills the tanks with air for flotation
2. the flotation of a currency

Origin of FLOTATION

²float

First Known Use: 1806

Rhymes with FLOTATION

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