floccule

noun

floc·​cule ˈflä-(ˌ)kyül How to pronounce floccule (audio)
: floc

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin flocculus

First Known Use

circa 1846, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of floccule was circa 1846

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Cite this Entry

“Floccule.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/floccule. Accessed 10 Oct. 2024.

Medical Definition

floccule

noun
floc·​cule ˈfläk-(ˌ)yü(ə)l How to pronounce floccule (audio)
: a small loosely aggregated bit of material suspended in or precipitated from a liquid
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