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deflocculate

Definition of deflocculate

verb

[with object] Chemistry
  • break up the floccules of (a substance suspended in a liquid) into fine particles, producing a dispersion: (as adjective deflocculated)deflocculated clay slurry

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deflocculation

noun

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Definition of deflocculate in the US English dictionary
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