Wastewater Treatment Vocabulary

noun a substance that is flocculent

adjective having a fluffy or woolly appearance

• The flocculent sediment in the water was caused by the chemical reaction.
• I can't swim in that lake, the water looks all flocculent and gross.
• Ew, that soup looks so flocculent, I'm not eating that.
• Her thoughts were like a flocculent cloud, scattered and hard to grasp.

noun a shallow body of water separated from a larger body of water by sandbars or coral reefs

• The crystal clear waters of the lagoon were a sight to behold.
• Let's go for a swim in the lagoon, it's so refreshing!
• The lagoon is the perfect spot for a chill day by the water.
• Her mind was a peaceful lagoon amidst the chaos of everyday life.

noun the process by which acetate is produced from carbon dioxide and hydrogen

• Acetogenesis is a process in which acetate is produced from the breakdown of organic compounds by certain bacteria.
• I read online that acetogenesis is a fancy term for bacteria making vinegar.
• Yo, did you know that acetogenesis is like when bacteria do their thing and make that vinegar stuff?
• In the world of bacteria, acetogenesis is like their version of cooking up some delicious acetate.

noun a genus of protozoans that are typically found in freshwater environments

• The acineta orchid is known for its unique and intricate flowers.
• I saw a really cool acineta orchid at the botanical garden.
• That acineta orchid is totally lit!
• Her beauty was like an acineta orchid, rare and captivating.

verb Aerating is the present participle form of the verb aerate, which means to introduce air into a substance.

• Aerating the soil is an important step in maintaining a healthy garden.
• I'm aerating the lawn this weekend to keep it looking nice.
• I heard aerating the wine really brings out the flavors.
• His speech was like aerating a stuffy room, bringing fresh ideas and perspectives to light.