Flocculation
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Definition of Flocculation:
The change which takes place when the dispersed phase of a colloid forms a series of discrete particles which are capable of settling out from the dispersion medium.
In geological processes, flocculation is almost inevitably a result of a colloidal solution mixing with a solution containing electrolytes, e.g., sea water. Flocculation is usally one of the stages in a sewer system.This is the common definition for Flocculation, other definitions can be discussed in the article
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