Etymology

electroflotation

Today it means: Removal of pollutants from water through the electrolytic generation of bubbles which collect pollutants and carry them to the surface Full definition →

English flotation ← Latin electro- ← French électro-
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  1. Frenchélectro-
  2. Latinēlectrum
  3. Latinelectro-
  4. Englishelectro-
  5. Englishflotation
  6. English todayelectroflotation

From electro- + flotation.

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