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floatation

noun

Simple meaning

The phenomenon of floating.

Pronunciation

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flohtayshuhn

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ˈfloʊˈteɪʃən

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noun

  1. Nonstandard spelling of flotation.

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Frequency
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  • floaternounPerson or profession · specialist

    Spots before the eyes caused by opaque cell fragments in the vitreous humor and lens.

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