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flotation
/floʊˈteɪʃən/
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What does flotation mean?
noun
- A state of floating, or being afloat.
- The ability (as of a tire or snowshoes) to stay on the surface of soft ground or snow.
- A process of separating minerals by agitating a mixture with water and detergents etc; selected substances being carried to the surface in air bubbles.
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noun
- The launching onto the market of a tranche of stocks or shares, usually a new issue.
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IPA pronunciation
/floʊˈteɪʃən/
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Speed is an important requisite in a flying-machine motor, as the velocity of the aeroplane is a vital factor in flotation.
He tried ninety-eight seeds, mostly different from mine, but he chose many large fruits, and likewise seeds, from plants which live near the sea; and this would have favoured both the average length of their flotation and their resistance to the injurious action of the salt-water.
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He tried 98 seeds, mostly different from mine; but he chose many large fruits and likewise seeds from plants which live near the sea; and this would have favoured the average length of their flotation and of their resistance to the injurious action of the salt-water.