floccular

Meanings

• noun

  A term used in various fields, particularly geology and hydrology, to describe a mass of small particles that form a loose, unstable suspension in a fluid.

  - "The water in the river was filled with floccular matter, making it appear milky."
  - "Geologists study the sedimentary layers formed by floccular deposits."

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Variants

List of all variants of floccular that leads to same result
flocculant , flocculants , flocculate , flocculated , flocculates , flocculating , flocculation , flocculations , flocculator , flocculators

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'flocculus', meaning 'little ball' or 'clump'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'floccular' is also used in neurology to describe a part of the visual processing system in the brain.

2. In chemistry, 'flocculation' refers to the process of forming larger particles from a suspension.

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Related Concepts

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1. sedimentation: The process by which particles settle out of a fluid over time.

2. hydrology: The scientific study of water and its properties, distribution, and movement.

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How to Memorize "floccular"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a cloudy substance made up of small particles suspended in a fluid.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the word 'flocculent', which means covered in small particles or clumps.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the Latin root 'flocculus', meaning 'little ball' or 'clump'.

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