Flotation

Pronunciation: /floʊˈteɪʃən/

Definitions of flotation

noun the process of keeping something on the surface of a liquid or gas

Example Sentences

A1 A life jacket provides flotation in case of emergency.

A2 The boat had built-in flotation devices for safety.

B1 The swimmer relied on the flotation of the pool noodle to stay afloat.

B2 The scientist conducted experiments to study the properties of different flotation materials.

C1 The engineer designed a new flotation system for the oil rig to improve stability.

C2 The research team analyzed the data to determine the optimal conditions for flotation in the lab.

Examples of flotation in a Sentence

formal The life jacket provides flotation in case of emergency.

informal Make sure to wear your floaties for extra flotation in the pool.

slang I love using a pool noodle for some chill flotation vibes.

figurative Her positive attitude acted as a flotation device during tough times.

Grammatical Forms of flotation

• past tense: floated
• plural: flotations
• comparative: more flotation
• superlative: most flotation
• present tense: floats
• future tense: will float
• perfect tense: has floated
• continuous tense: is floating
• singular: flotation
• positive degree: float
• infinitive: to float
• gerund: floating
• participle: floating

Origin and Evolution of flotation

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'flotation' originated from the Latin word 'flotare' which means 'to float'.

Evolution of the word: Initially used in the context of objects floating on water, the term 'flotation' has evolved to also refer to the process of separating minerals from gangue through the use of flotation agents in mining operations.