Having the property or ability to prevent particles from clumping and settling; relating to deflocculation.
From 'de-' + 'flocculent' (tending to form floc). This rare adjective describes substances or conditions that promote deflocculation.
Certain clay minerals are naturally deflocculent—when water is added, they repel each other electrostatically and stay suspended perfectly. Understanding which clays are inherently deflocculent helps potters select the right materials for different glazing techniques.
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