Definition of Flocculent. Meaning of Flocculent. Synonyms of Flocculent

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Definition of Flocculent

Flocculent
Flocculent Floc"cu*lent, a. (Chem.) Having a structure like shredded wool, as some precipitates.
Flocculent
Flocculent Floc"cu*lent, a. [See Flock of wool.] 1. Clothed with small flocks or flakes; woolly. --Gray. 2. (Zo["o]l.) Applied to the down of newly hatched or unfledged birds.

Meaning of Flocculent from wikipedia

- IUPAC definition Flocculation (in polymer science): Reversible formation of aggregates in which the particles are not in physical contact. Agglomeration...
- A flocculent spiral galaxy is a type of spiral galaxy. Unlike the well-defined spiral architecture of a grand design spiral galaxy, flocculent (meaning...
- processes: Type 1 – Dilutes, non-flocculent, free-settling (every particle settles independently.) Type 2 – Dilute, flocculent (particles can flocculate as...
- large-scale continuous spiral structure in visible light, so it is considered a flocculent galaxy. However, when observed in the near infrared, a symmetric, two-arm...
- glabrous interior Cross-section of corolla, showing ripe anthers with flocculent, cream pollen Atropa belladonna L. Reverse of fruiting calyx, showing...
- million light-years away in the constellation Coma Berenices. It is a flocculent spiral galaxy, with short segments of spiral structure but without the...
- cake remaining after oil extraction may be used as a fertilizer or as a flocculent to purify water. Moringa seed oil also has potential for use as a biofuel...
- treated water to have an excessive flocculant concentration. Uniform flocculent concentration can be improved and flocculant dosage reduced by installation...
- with prominent and well-defined spiral arms, as opposed to multi-arm and flocculent spirals which have subtler structural features. The spiral arms of a grand...
- region. A galaxy with poorly defined arms is sometimes referred to as a flocculent spiral galaxy; in contrast to the grand design spiral galaxy that has...