Flotation

Definitions

1. A state of floating, or being afloat.
   countable, uncountable
2. The ability (as of a tire or snowshoes) to stay on the surface of soft ground or snow.
   countable, uncountable
3. A process of separating minerals by agitating a mixture with water and detergents etc; selected substances being carried to the surface in air bubbles.
   countable, uncountable
4. The launching onto the market of a tranche of stocks or shares, usually a new issue.
   British, countable, uncountable

Equivalents

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