floccule

[ flok-yool ]
/ ˈflɒk yul /

noun

something resembling a small flock or tuft of wool.
a bit of flocculent matter, as in a liquid.

Origin of floccule

From the New Latin word flocculus, dating back to 1835–45. See floccus, -ule

Words nearby floccule

flocculant, floccular, flocculate, flocculation, flocculation reaction, floccule, flocculent, flocculent precipitate, flocculus, floccus, flock

British Dictionary definitions for floccule

floccule

flocculus, flock or floc

/ (ˈflɒkjuːl) /

noun

a small aggregate of flocculent material
something resembling a tuft of wool

Word Origin for floccule

C19: from Late Latin flocculus a little tuft; see flock ²