Deflocculating

/dɪˈflɑkyəˌleɪtɪŋ/ verb

Definition

The process of breaking up particles in a liquid to prevent them from settling or clumping; present participle of deflocculate.

Etymology

From 'deflocculate' + '-ing'. This describes the ongoing or active process of preventing flocculation.

Kelly Says

Concrete mixers don't just blend cement and water—they're continuously deflocculating the mixture to keep everything evenly distributed. If deflocculating stops, even for a few minutes, the heavy particles settle and you get weaker concrete.

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