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flotation

PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: flotation

1
n
the phenomenon of floating (remaining on the surface of a liquid without sinking)
2
n
financing a commercial enterprise by bond or stock shares
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: flotation
1

n the phenomenon of floating (remaining on the surface of a liquid without sinking)

Synonyms:
floatation
Type of:
physical phenomenon
a natural phenomenon involving the physical properties of matter and energy
2

n financing a commercial enterprise by bond or stock shares

Synonyms:
floatation
Type of:
finance
the commercial activity of providing funds and capital
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