Flocculent

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈflɑkjələnt/

Definitions of flocculent

noun a substance that is flocculent

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a fluffy flocculent cloud in the sky.

A2 The flocculent material floated on the surface of the water.

B1 The scientist studied the flocculent in the lab to understand its properties.

B2 The artist used flocculent fibers to create a unique texture in their artwork.

C1 The flocculent nature of the substance made it difficult to analyze under the microscope.

C2 The chef experimented with incorporating flocculent ingredients into their signature dish.

adjective having a fluffy or woolly appearance

Example Sentences

A1 The flocculent clouds in the sky looked like fluffy cotton balls.

A2 The pond water appeared flocculent due to the algae growth.

B1 The flocculent texture of the cake made it extra moist and delicious.

B2 The flocculent snow covered the ground in a soft blanket.

C1 The flocculent feathers of the bird were incredibly soft to the touch.

C2 The artist used a special technique to create a flocculent effect in the painting.

Examples of flocculent in a Sentence

formal The flocculent sediment in the water was caused by the chemical reaction.

informal I can't swim in that lake, the water looks all flocculent and gross.

slang Ew, that soup looks so flocculent, I'm not eating that.

figurative Her thoughts were like a flocculent cloud, scattered and hard to grasp.

Grammatical Forms of flocculent

past tense

flocculated

plural

flocculents

comparative

more flocculent

superlative

most flocculent

present tense

flocculates

future tense

will flocculate

perfect tense

has flocculated

continuous tense

is flocculating

singular

flocculent

positive degree

flocculent

infinitive

to flocculate

gerund

flocculating

participle

flocculating

Origin and Evolution of flocculent

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'flocculent' originates from the Latin word 'flocculus' which means 'a small tuft of wool'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'flocculent' has evolved to describe something that has a fluffy or tufted appearance, such as clouds or certain chemical precipitates.