Definitions for flotation

flotation flo·ta·tion

Spelling: [floh-tey-shuh n]
IPA: /floʊˈteɪ ʃən/

Flotation is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 14 points.

You can make 257 anagrams from letters in flotation (afilnoott).

Definitions for flotation

noun

  1. an act or state of floating.
  2. the launching of a commercial venture, bond issue, loan, etc.
  3. Metallurgy. a process for separating the different minerals in a mass of powdered ore based on their tendency to sink in, or float on, a given liquid.
  4. the science of floating bodies.

Origin of flotation

1800-10; float + -ation; compare French flottaison (see flotsam)

Examples for flotation

They've asked me to handle the flotation of stock and the placing of the bonds.

He paused for a moment, then continued: "Here's the draft scheme for the flotation."

You're high-grading and you should be using a flotation process.

That side now has to be repaired and fitted with flotation devices that will eventually help the wreck float to the surface.

If they do not, we will make our own flotation with help of letter, which I will publish.'

As in all such ships, the armour-plating is distributed (a) to protect her flotation and (b) to protect her guns.

Speed is an important requisite in a flying-machine motor, as the velocity of the aeroplane is a vital factor in flotation.

It must be proven to him that flotation methods work as well in mining human resources as in mining metal.

Besides this its power of flotation—suspension in the air—is circumscribed.

"It is about that Sahara flotation, Mr. Jackson," he began rather doubtfully.

Word Value for flotation
Scrable

12

Words with friends

14

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