floc

English

noun
Definitions
  • A floccule; a soft or fluffy particle suspended in a liquid, or the fluffy mass of suspended particles so formed.

Etymology

Derived from Latin floccus (tuft of wool, piece of wool, a wisp, flock) borrowed from French floc (floc).

Origin

French

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