Flotation — Flo*ta tion, n. [Cf. F. flottation a floating, flottaison water line, fr. flotter to float. See {Flotilla}.] 1. The act, process, or state of floating. [1913 Webster] 2. The science of floating bodies. [1913 Webster] 3. (Com. & Finance) Act of… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Flotation process — A process of separating the substances contained in pulverized ore or the like by depositing the mixture on the surface of a flowing liquid, the substances that are quickly wet readily overcoming the surface tension of the liquid and sinking, the … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
flotation — [flō tā′shən] n. [earlier floatation, respelled as if < Fr flottaison] 1. the act or condition of floating; specif., the act of beginning or financing a business, etc., as by selling an entire issue of bonds, securities, etc. 2. the capacity… … English World dictionary
Center of flotation — Flotation Flo*ta tion, n. [Cf. F. flottation a floating, flottaison water line, fr. flotter to float. See {Flotilla}.] 1. The act, process, or state of floating. [1913 Webster] 2. The science of floating bodies. [1913 Webster] 3. (Com. & Finance) … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Line of flotation — Flotation Flo*ta tion, n. [Cf. F. flottation a floating, flottaison water line, fr. flotter to float. See {Flotilla}.] 1. The act, process, or state of floating. [1913 Webster] 2. The science of floating bodies. [1913 Webster] 3. (Com. & Finance) … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Plane of flotation — Flotation Flo*ta tion, n. [Cf. F. flottation a floating, flottaison water line, fr. flotter to float. See {Flotilla}.] 1. The act, process, or state of floating. [1913 Webster] 2. The science of floating bodies. [1913 Webster] 3. (Com. & Finance) … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Flotation — Flotationszelle Flotation (von englisch: to float – schwimmen) ist ein physikalisch chemisches Trennverfahren für feinkörnige Feststoffe aufgrund der unterschiedlichen Oberflächenbenetzbarkeit der Partikel. Dabei macht man sich zunutze, dass… … Deutsch Wikipedia
flotation — /floh tay sheuhn/, n. 1. an act or state of floating. 2. the launching of a commercial venture, bond issue, loan, etc. 3. Metall. a process for separating the different minerals in a mass of powdered ore based on their tendency to sink in, or… … Universalium
surface-active agent — /serr fis ak tiv/, Chem. any substance that when dissolved in water or an aqueous solution reduces its surface tension or the interfacial tension between it and another liquid. Also called surfactant. * * * ▪ chemistry also called Surfactant, … … Universalium
flotation — /floʊˈteɪʃən / (say floh tayshuhn) noun 1. the act or state of floating. 2. the floating or launching of a commercial venture, a loan, etc. 3. Also, froth flotation. Metallurgy a process of separating the different minerals in a mass of powdered… …
