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flocculate

/ˈflɒkjʊleɪt/ verb · British & US
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What does flocculate mean?

verb

To form or cause to form clumps or aggregates, especially of particles in a liquid. To become or cause to become clotted or coagulated.

Example

"The mixture began to flocculate as it cooled, forming a thick, gel-like substance."

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