flocculent
/flok-yuh-luhnt/US // ˈflɒk yə lənt //UK // (ˈflɒkjʊlənt) //
絮状物,絮状的,絮凝剂,絮状体
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Definitions
adj.形容词 adjective
- 1
- : like a clump or tuft of wool.
- : covered with a soft, woolly substance.
- : consisting of or containing loose woolly masses.
- : flocky.
- : Chemistry. consisting of flocs and floccules.
Synonyms & Antonyms
adj.hairy
Examples
On cooling, the yellow substance separated out in a flocculent condition.
A reddish-brown flocculent precipitate was formed and was filtered off.
A fine, white precipitate was formed at once which rose to the surface on standing as a light flocculent substance.
On addition of a solution of mercuric chloride to the red filtrate, a brown flocculent precipitate was formed.
Even thus lightened, we could scarcely move the sledge, struggling on, sinking to the thighs in the flocculent deluge.
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