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floatation (n.)

1806, the older, more etymological, but less popular spelling of flotation.

Entries related to floatation

flotation (n.)
1765, from float (v.) + -ation. Spelling influenced by French flotaison (compare floatation).

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Definitions of floatation

floatation (n.)
the phenomenon of floating (remaining on the surface of a liquid without sinking);
Synonyms: flotation
floatation (n.)
financing a commercial enterprise by bond or stock shares;
Synonyms: flotation
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Dictionary entries near floatation

flite

flitter

flitty

flivver

float

floatation

floater

floc

floccinaucinihilipilification

flocculate

flocculation

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