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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Flocculation Flocculation The term 'Flocculation' as it applies to the area of coastlines can be defined as ' 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'. The term 'Flocculation' as it applies to the area of reclamation can be defined as ' The process of forming flocs. A step in water filtration in which alum is added to cause particles to clump together'. Previous 5 Terms: Float Recording Precipitation gage Floatable days Floatable flows floating bog Floc Next 5 Terms: Floe Flood Flood boundary Flood Categories Flood control capacity About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.