flotation

== English == === Alternative forms === floatation (nonstandard) === Etymology === From float + -ation. === Pronunciation === (General American) IPA(key): /floʊˈteɪʃən/ (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /fləʊˈteɪʃən/ Rhymes: -eɪʃən Hyphenation: flo‧ta‧tion === Noun === flotation (countable and uncountable, plural flotations) 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. (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. (UK, finance) The launching onto the market of a tranche of stocks or shares, usually a new issue. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ====