floatation

/floʊˈteɪʃən/
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Other forms: floatations

Definitions of floatation
  1. noun
    the phenomenon of floating (remaining on the surface of a liquid without sinking)
    synonyms: flotation
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    type of:
    physical phenomenon
    a natural phenomenon involving the physical properties of matter and energy
  2. noun
    financing a commercial enterprise by bond or stock shares
    synonyms: flotation
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    type of:
    finance
    the commercial activity of providing funds and capital
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