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electroflotation

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Removal of pollutants from water through the electrolytic generation of bubbles which collect pollutants and carry them to the surface

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Qualifier: environmental engineering

Topics: chemistry, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

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History

Etymology

Etymology tree French électro-bor. Latin ēlectrum Latin electro-bor. English electro- English flotation English electroflotation From electro- + flotation.

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Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • German: Elektroflotation — removal of pollutants by electrical means
  • Korean: 전해부상법 (jeonhaebusangbeop) — removal of pollutants by electrical means