noun🔗ShareFlottaisonA state of floating, or being afloat."The life raft's flotation kept everyone safely above the water after the ship sank. "La flottaison du radeau de sauvetage a maintenu tout le monde en sécurité au-dessus de l'eau après le naufrage du navire.physicsnauticalscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFlottaisonThe ability (as of a tire or snowshoes) to stay on the surface of soft ground or snow."The snowshoes' excellent flotation allowed the hikers to walk easily across the deep snow. "L'excellente flottaison des raquettes a permis aux randonneurs de marcher facilement sur la neige profonde.physicsnatureabilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFlottaison(chemical engineering) A process of separating minerals by agitating a mixture with water and detergents etc; selected substances being carried to the surface in air bubbles."The mining company uses flotation to separate the valuable copper ore from the unwanted rock. "La société minière utilise la flottaison pour séparer le minerai de cuivre précieux de la roche indésirable.chemistryprocesssubstancematerialtechnicalscienceindustrymineralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareIntroduction en bourseThe launching onto the market of a tranch of stocks or shares, usually a new issue."The company celebrated the successful flotation of its shares on the stock exchange. "L'entreprise a célébré l'introduction en bourse réussie de ses actions.businessfinanceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
