flocculent
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They invariably come laden with words that seem meant to prove his vocabulary is bigger than yours: flocculent, crapulent, caducous, anaglypta, mephitic, velutinous.
From New York Times • Oct. 1, 2020
“A vast, flocculent cloud darkened and devitalized the city, mimicking the family mood like weather does in memories.”
From New York Times • Apr. 11, 2019
This white flocculent substance is silicic acid combined with the elements of water, and is therefore called by chemists hydrate of silica.
From British Manufacturing Industries Pottery, Glass and Silicates, Furniture and Woodwork. by Arnoux, L.
The particles when magnified appear very fine and flocculent.
From Paint Technology and Tests by Gardner, Henry A.
The particles of this pigment are flocculent and very uniform in appearance.
From Paint Technology and Tests by Gardner, Henry A.
