Množina: flocculations

The process of flocculating; forming woolly cloudlike aggregations.
Gentle stirring or agitation to accelerate the agglomeration of particles to enhance sedimentation or flotation.
In soils, the artificially induced coupling together of particles to improve aeration and drainage. Clay soils, which have very tiny particles and are difficult to work, are often treated in this way. The method involves adding more lime to the soil.