flotation

noun
UK: /fləʊˈteɪʃən/
US: /floʊˈteɪʃən/

  1. The act of floating or the state of being suspended on the surface of a liquid or in the air.

    1. The flotation of the boat kept it from sinking in the lake.
    2. The research focuses on improving flotation techniques for extracting valuable minerals from ore deposits.

  2. A method of separating materials based on their ability to float.

    1. The factory uses flotation to separate plastics for recycling purposes.
    2. Mineral flotation is a crucial process in the mining industry for concentrating valuable ore.

  3. The act of offering shares of a company on the stock market for the first time; initial public offering (IPO).

    1. The company's flotation was highly successful, raising significant capital.
    2. Preparations are underway for the flotation of the tech startup on the New York Stock Exchange.

Synonyms

buoyancy suspension floatation ipo

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "flotation" in English means: The act of floating or the state of being suspended on the surface of a liquid or in the air., A method of separating materials based on their ability to float., The act of offering shares of a company on the stock market for the first time; initial public offering (IPO)..

The phonetic transcription of "flotation" is /fləʊˈteɪʃən/ in British English and /floʊˈteɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "flotation": buoyancy, suspension, floatation, ipo.

Example usage of "flotation": "The flotation of the boat kept it from sinking in the lake.". More examples on the page.