1. Devices or machines used to mix water with chemicals that cause suspended particles to clump together for easier removal in water treatment.
Usage: technical; plural form; commonly used in water purification and wastewater treatment
2. Chemical substances or agents that promote flocculation by causing fine particles to aggregate into larger, settleable clumps.
Usage: technical; plural form; chemistry and water treatment context

Examples

• The water treatment plant installed new flocculators to improve the efficiency of particle removal.
• Modern flocculators use gentle mixing to help suspended solids settle more quickly.
• Chemical flocculators such as aluminum sulfate are added to the water to promote clumping.
• The operators adjusted the speed of the flocculators to optimize the flocculation process.
• Different types of flocculators are used depending on the water quality and treatment goals.
• The facility upgraded its flocculators to meet stricter environmental standards.