| 释义 |
floc·cu·lent
I. \-nt\ adjective
Etymology: Late Latin flocculus + English -ent
1. : of the appearance of wool : woolly, flocky
< flocculent cloud masses >
2. : containing, consisting of, or occurring in the form of loosely aggregated particles or soft flakes : made up of flocs
< a flocculent white precipitate >
3. : covered with tufts of woolly material; specifically : covered with a soft waxy substance often resembling wool — used chiefly of aphids and scales
• floc·cu·lent·ly adverb
II. noun
(-s)
: a flocculating agent : flocculant |