floatation (HyperDic hyper-dictionary)

English > 2 senses of the word *floatation*:
NOUN	phenomenon	floatation, flotation	the phenomenon of floating / floating (remaining on the surface of a liquid / liquid without sinking)
act	floatation, flotation	financing a commercial ... / commercial enterprise by bond or stock shares

English > *floatation*: 2 senses > noun 1, phenomenon
Meaning	The phenomenon of floating / floating (remaining on the surface of a liquid / liquid without sinking).
Synonym	flotation
Broader	physical phenomenon	A natural phenomenon involving the physical properties of matter and energy
Spanish	flotación
Verbs	float	put into the water
	float	be afloat either on or below a liquid surface and not sink to the bottom
	float	set afloat

English > *floatation*: 2 senses > noun 2, act
Meaning	financing a commercial ... / commercial enterprise by bond or stock shares.
Synonym	flotation
Broader	finance	The commercial activity of providing funds and capital
Spanish	emisión

HyperDic: floatation