flocculation

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floc·cu·late

(flŏk′yə-lāt′)

v. floc·cu·lat·ed, floc·cu·lat·ing, floc·cu·lates

v.tr.

1. To cause (individual particles of clay) to aggregate into clotlike masses or precipitate into small lumps.

2. To cause (clouds) to form fluffy masses.

v.intr.

To form lumpy or fluffy masses.

floc′cu·la′tion n.

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flocculation

The grouping together of colloidal particles to form a precipitate which may float in the liquid.

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flocculation - the process of flocculating; forming woolly cloudlike aggregations

natural action, natural process, action, activity - a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings); "the action of natural forces"; "volcanic activity"

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floc·cu·la·tion

n. floculación, precipitación o aglomeración en forma de copos de partículas usualmente invisibles.

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There are several methods available for COD removal from wastewater i.e., electrochemical Fenton process, flocculation and advanced oxidation processes, activated carbon and low cost adsorbent (Eslami et al., 2013; Lakdawala and Lakdawala, 2013; Hussain et al., 2013; Rakholiya and Puranik, 2012; Aluyor and Badmus, 2008; Zayas et al., 2007).

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This leads to the loss of pigment stabilization and flocculation of the colorant or paint pigments leading to an immediate or gradual change in color (Figure 1).