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flo·ta·tion (floa·ta·tion)
 flotation (floatation)
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- pronunciation:
- flo
teI
sh
 n
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
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noun |
| definition 1: |
the act or condition of floating.
They had life preservers and other devices for flotation.Too much weight will make flotation difficult. |
| definition 2: |
the starting or financing of a business enterprise, esp. by selling bonds or stock.
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| definition 3: |
any of several processes of separating and collecting various minerals from powdered ore, based on the minerals' ability to float in various liquids.
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