HyperDic: flotation

English > 2 senses of the word flotation:
NOUNphenomenonflotation, floatationthe phenomenon of floating / floating (remaining on the surface of a liquid / liquid without sinking)
actflotation, floatationfinancing a commercial ... / commercial enterprise by bond or stock shares
flotation > pronunciation
Soundsflowtey'shahn
RhymesAachen ... Zukerman: 2572 rhymes with ahn...
English > flotation: 2 senses > noun 1, phenomenon
MeaningThe phenomenon of floating / floating (remaining on the surface of a liquid / liquid without sinking).
Synonymfloatation
Broaderphysical phenomenonA natural phenomenon involving the physical properties of matter and energy
Spanishflotación
Verbsfloatput into the water
floatbe afloat either on or below a liquid surface and not sink to the bottom
floatset afloat
English > flotation: 2 senses > noun 2, act
Meaningfinancing a commercial ... / commercial enterprise by bond or stock shares.
Synonymfloatation
BroaderfinanceThe commercial activity of providing funds and capital
Spanishemisión

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