1. the quality or state of being flocculent; the presence of fluffy or woolly particles or aggregates in a substance
Usage: technical term used in chemistry, biology, and materials science

Examples

• The flocculence of the precipitate indicated that the chemical reaction had proceeded as expected.
• Under the microscope, the flocculence of the bacterial culture became clearly visible.
• The water treatment process reduced flocculence by removing suspended particles.
• Scientists observed increased flocculence in the solution after adding the coagulant.
• The flocculence of the wool gave it a soft, cloud-like appearance.