1. a substance that causes particles to clump together and settle out of a liquid
Usage: technical; chemistry

1. having a fluffy or woolly appearance; resembling tufts of wool
Usage: technical

Examples

• The water treatment plant added a flocculant to remove suspended particles.
• Aluminum sulfate is commonly used as a flocculant in sewage treatment.
• The flocculant caused the muddy water to clear within minutes.
• Scientists tested different flocculant chemicals to find the most effective one.
• The clouds had a flocculant appearance against the blue sky.
• Flocculant masses of algae floated on the pond’s surface.