flotation
noun
flo·ta·tion
flō-ˈtā-shən 
variants
or less commonly floatation
1
: the act, process, or state of floating
2
: an act or instance of financing (such as an issue of stock)
3
: the separation of the particles of a mass of pulverized ore according to their relative capacity for floating on a given liquid
also
: any of various similar processes involving the relative capacity of materials for floating
4
: the ability (as of a tire or snowshoes) to stay on the surface of soft ground or snow
Examples of flotation in a Sentence
fills the tanks with air for flotation
the flotation of a currency
Recent Examples on the Web
The crushing circuit, the rod mill and most of the flotation circuit have already been commissioned for commercial readiness.
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Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2024
According to Reuters, the Nasdaq flotation is set to take place in September.
—Bydavid Meyer, Fortune, 9 Aug. 2023
This innovative backrest adapts to your body, offering a sensation akin to flotation therapy.
—Poppy Morgan, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2023
Heavy clothes can trap air, which can help provide warmth and flotation.
—Drew Dawson, Journal Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2024
The Gaia flotation foam molds to the paddler’s body.
—Ben Romans, Field & Stream, 21 Sep. 2023
Once finalized, nine flotation rings will be installed at south Tempe staple Kiwanis Park Lake.
—Ellie Willard, The Arizona Republic, 5 June 2023
The 25,000-square-foot spa features a water pavilion with a steam room, sauna, and two pools, while the flotation pavilion offers its own relaxation area.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 3 Dec. 2023
Metrics to look out for The two headline flotations of 2023 have certainly got off to a buzzy start.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 21 Sep. 2023
Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2024
According to Reuters, the Nasdaq flotation is set to take place in September.
—Bydavid Meyer, Fortune, 9 Aug. 2023
This innovative backrest adapts to your body, offering a sensation akin to flotation therapy.
—Poppy Morgan, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2023
Heavy clothes can trap air, which can help provide warmth and flotation.
—Drew Dawson, Journal Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2024
The Gaia flotation foam molds to the paddler’s body.
—Ben Romans, Field & Stream, 21 Sep. 2023
Once finalized, nine flotation rings will be installed at south Tempe staple Kiwanis Park Lake.
—Ellie Willard, The Arizona Republic, 5 June 2023
The 25,000-square-foot spa features a water pavilion with a steam room, sauna, and two pools, while the flotation pavilion offers its own relaxation area.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 3 Dec. 2023
Metrics to look out for The two headline flotations of 2023 have certainly got off to a buzzy start.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 21 Sep. 2023
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“Flotation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flotation. Accessed 20 Apr. 2024.
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