1. having a fluffy or woolly appearance; resembling tufts of wool
2. containing or consisting of small clumps or masses of particles
Usage: technical; chemistry

Examples

• The flocculent clouds drifted lazily across the sky.
• Her flocculent sweater felt incredibly soft to the touch.
• The chemist observed flocculent precipitates forming in the solution.
• The flocculent material settled at the bottom of the beaker.
• Flocculent algae blooms made the water appear cloudy.
• The flocculent texture of the fabric made it perfect for winter clothing.