floc

[flok] /flɒk/
noun
1.
Also, flock. a tuftlike mass, as in a chemical precipitate.
verb (used with object), verb (used without object), flocced, floccing.
2.
to amass or collect into flocs.
Origin
1920-25; < Latin floccus floccus
Examples from the web for floc
  • The floc particles increase in size to medium and large and change from spherical to irregular.
  • floc laden water starts to flow in and up through the sedimentation basin.
  • As the floc is formed particles in the water are trapped within the floc.
  • Such floc may be the result of inadequate rapid mixing, improper coagulant dosages, or improper flocculation.
  • Wait a few minutes until the floc in the solution has settled.
  • Again invert the bottle several times and wait until the floc has settled.
  • When this occurs, the particles bind with the chemicals and form larger particles, called floc.
  • Optimal coagulant dosages are critical to proper floc formation and filter performance.
  • It causes the particles to clump together and form large particles called floc.
  • The alum coagulates small particulate matter into larger heavier particles called floc.
British Dictionary definitions for floc

floc

/flɒk/
noun
1.
another word for floccule
Word Origin
C20: from Latin floccus a tuft of wool, flock²

floccule

/ˈflɒkjuːl/
noun
1.
a small aggregate of flocculent material
2.
something resembling a tuft of wool
Word Origin
C19: from Late Latin flocculus a little tuft; see flock²
Word Origin and History for floc
n.

1921, diminutive of flocculus (see flocculate).