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flotation

[floh-tay-shuhn] / floʊˈteɪ ʃən /


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It is planned to be a traditional open-pit shovel and truck operation with a conventional flotation concentrator producing copper concentrate and molybdenum concentrate.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026

In its news release, the sheriff’s office extended condolences to White’s family and reminded the public to wear flotation devices while boating.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026

AFP reporters saw hundreds of people -- men, women and children -- entering Ceuta, discarding flotation rings and clothes used in their crossing.

From Barron's ● Jul. 31, 2026

The successful flotation raised about $8.5 billion for the 7% of shares that were offered although the over-allotment of shares, allows underwriters to increase that to around $10 billion.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 27, 2026

The flotation belt must be acid resistant, since it looks as good as new.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins


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