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flocculation
flocculation The process in which particles in a colloid aggregate into larger clumps. Flocculation of clay particles in soil can be induced by the addition of calcium salts. Clay particles have an overall negative charge and therefore attract positive ions, such as Ca2+, which form bridges holding the particles together. Flocculation is also often observed in cultures of bacterial and yeast cells.
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"flocculation." A Dictionary of Biology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. 31 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "flocculation." A Dictionary of Biology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. (May 31, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O6-flocculation.html "flocculation." A Dictionary of Biology. 2004. Retrieved May 31, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O6-flocculation.html |
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flocculation
flocculation A process in which clay and other soil particles adhere to form larger groupings or aggregates, thereby coarsening the soil texture and making heavier soils easier to cultivate. The reverse of this process is known as dispersion.
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MICHAEL ALLABY. "flocculation." A Dictionary of Ecology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. 31 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. MICHAEL ALLABY. "flocculation." A Dictionary of Ecology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. (May 31, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O14-flocculation.html MICHAEL ALLABY. "flocculation." A Dictionary of Ecology. 2004. Retrieved May 31, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O14-flocculation.html |
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flocculation
flocculation A process in which clay and other soil particles adhere to form larger groupings or aggregates, thereby coarsening the soil texture and making heavier soils easier to cultivate. The reverse of this process is known as dispersion.
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MICHAEL ALLABY. "flocculation." A Dictionary of Plant Sciences. 1998. Encyclopedia.com. 31 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. MICHAEL ALLABY. "flocculation." A Dictionary of Plant Sciences. 1998. Encyclopedia.com. (May 31, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O7-flocculation.html MICHAEL ALLABY. "flocculation." A Dictionary of Plant Sciences. 1998. Retrieved May 31, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O7-flocculation.html |
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flocculation
flocculation (flok-yoo-lay-shŏn) n. a reaction in which normally invisible material leaves solution to form a coarse suspension or precipitate. See also agglutination.
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"flocculation." A Dictionary of Nursing. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. 31 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "flocculation." A Dictionary of Nursing. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. (May 31, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O62-flocculation.html "flocculation." A Dictionary of Nursing. 2008. Retrieved May 31, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O62-flocculation.html |
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flocculation
flocculation Process in which clay and other soil particles adhere to form larger groupings or aggregates. The reverse of this process is known as dispersion.
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AILSA ALLABY and MICHAEL ALLABY. "flocculation." A Dictionary of Earth Sciences. 1999. Encyclopedia.com. 31 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. AILSA ALLABY and MICHAEL ALLABY. "flocculation." A Dictionary of Earth Sciences. 1999. Encyclopedia.com. (May 31, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O13-flocculation.html AILSA ALLABY and MICHAEL ALLABY. "flocculation." A Dictionary of Earth Sciences. 1999. Retrieved May 31, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O13-flocculation.html |
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