flocculent

adjective
UK: /ˈflɒkjələnt/
US: /ˈflɑːkjələnt/

  1. Consisting of or resembling tufts of wool or cotton; having a loosely clumped, fluffy appearance.

    1. The flocculent clouds drifted lazily across the sky.
    2. The chemical process created a flocculent precipitate in the solution, which was unexpected.

Synonyms

fluffy fleecy
flocculent adjective

  1. Forming or aggregating into small, loosely held masses or clumps.

    1. The milk became flocculent when it spoiled.
    2. The waste water treatment process caused the particles to become flocculent.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "flocculent" is /ˈflɒkjələnt/ in British English and /ˈflɑːkjələnt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "flocculent": fluffy, fleecy.

Example usage of "flocculent": "The flocculent clouds drifted lazily across the sky.". More examples on the page.