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Flotation vs Flotational - What's the difference?

flotation | flotational |

As a noun flotation

is a state of floating, or being afloat.

As an adjective flotational is

pertaining to flotation.

flotation

English

Alternative forms

* floatation

Noun

(en noun)
  • A state of floating, or being afloat.
  • (mining) A process of separating minerals by agitating a mixture with water and detergents etc; selected substances being carried to the surface in air bubbles.
  • (British, finance) The launching onto the market of a tranch of stocks or shares, usually a new issue.

    • Derived terms

    * personal flotation device

    flotational

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Pertaining to flotation.
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