English Dictionary

flotation

/floʊˈteɪʃən/

noun

A state of floating, or being afloat. / The ability (as of a tire or snowshoes) to stay on the surface of soft ground or snow.

The flotation of the boat was smooth and steady.

意味（1）

A state of floating, or being afloat.

意味（2）

The ability (as of a tire or snowshoes) to stay on the surface of soft ground or snow.

意味（3）

(mining, 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.

意味（4）

(Britain, finance) The launching onto the market of a tranche of stocks or shares, usually a new issue.