flocculators

/ˈflɑkjəˌleɪtərz/
noun
  1. Plural of flocculator; multiple devices or tanks used in water treatment to cause fine particles to clump together.
    • The engineers compared the performance of different flocculators before choosing the best design.
    • All flocculators must be cleaned regularly to keep the treatment process efficient.
    • The new water facility has three large flocculators working in parallel.
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