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| flo·ta·tion [ flō táysh'n ] (plural flo·ta·tions) |
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1. floating: the act, process, or condition of floating
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2. capability of floating: the ability to float on a liquid or remain on top of a soft surface
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technical
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3. finance stock exchange selling of stock in company: the financing of a company by selling stock in it or a new debt issue or the offering of stock and bonds for sale on the stock exchange
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4. transportation adherence of tire to surface: the ability of a tire tread to adhere to and remain on top of a soft surface such as wet ground or snow
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5. chemistry separation process: a process for separating materials such as a mixture of minerals in an ore according to their different abilities to float in a given liquid
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| [Early 19th century. <float] |
