Flotation
Pronunciation: /floʊˈteɪʃən/
Flotation (noun)
- The ability of an object to stay on the surface of a liquid instead of sinking.
- A method that separates materials by using air bubbles that carry some particles to the surface.
- A system that keeps people or equipment afloat using devices that provide upward support in water.
Examples
- The life jacket helps with flotation in rough water.
- Good flotation keeps the object from sinking.