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Definition of flotation - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
buoyancystate of floating on a liquid surface
- The flotation of the boat was smooth.
2.
financeTECH. UK launching stocks or shares onto the marketTECH. UK
- The company's flotation was successful.
3.
miningTECH. process of separating minerals using bubblesTECH.
- Flotation is used to extract valuable minerals.
Images of flotation
state of floating on a liquid surface
Expressions with flotation
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equipment that helps people float in water
Always wear a flotation device when on a boat.
inflatable bags used to keep boats stable in water
Flotation bags were installed to stabilize the sailboat.
tank filled with salt water for sensory deprivation and relaxation
She spent an hour in the flotation tank to unwind and meditate..
expenses incurred when a company issues new securities
The flotation cost was considerable, affecting the overall capital raised by the company..
safety gear worn to help one person stay floating in water
Everyone on the boat must wear a personal flotation device.
point where a floating object stays level
The center of flotation helps the boat stay balanced.
point where buoyant forces balance on a floating object
The ship's stability depends on its centre of flotation.
machine tank where bubbles separate valuable particles from liquid mixture
The ore slurry passed through each flotation cell to recover copper minerals.
Origin of flotation
Latin, flos (flower) + -ation (action)
Terms with flotation included in their meaning
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safety gear
flotation device worn to keep a person afloat in water
safety gear
flotation device worn to aid swimming
water safety
ring-shaped flotation device for water rescue
safety
circular flotation device for water rescue
mining
agent enabling mineral flotation
mineral processing
surface-active chemical used to help one mineral attach during flotation
acr: Dissolved Air Flotation
removes particles from water using air bubbles
mining
agent preventing mineral flotation in mining
finance company flotation
preliminary document for company flotation before share price is set
acr: personal flotation device
helps you float in water
flotation process
froth with concentrated ore from flotation
Examples of flotation in a sentence
Flotation is crucial for life jackets. The flotation of new shares boosted the market. Investors were excited about the flotation announcement. The company invested in new flotation equipment for the mine. Flotation techniques have improved over the years.
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- French:flottaison, flottation, ...
- German:Auftrieb, Börsengang, ...
- Italian:galleggiamento, quotazione, ...
- Spanish:flotación, salida a bolsa, ...
- Portuguese:flutuação, entrada em bolsa, ...
- Chinese:漂浮, 上市, ...
- Japanese:浮遊, 株式上場, ...
- Arabic:طفو, طَرْح, ...
- Hebrew:צִיפָּה, הֲנָפָקָה, ...
- Russian:плавучесть, размещение, ...
- Ukrainian:флотація, флоатація, ...
- Hindi:प्लवन, निर्गम, ...
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