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flotation

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That side now has to be repaired and fitted with flotation devices that will eventually help the wreck float to the surface.

But this mercury flotation, as applied to the Crossley telescope, is a delusion, as I think Mr. Crossley had already found.

The iron helm, jack-boots, and other accoutrements of a seventeenth century trooper were not calculated to assist flotation.

He knew very well what Osterman referred to by "Flotation of company," and also who was the "desirable party" he spoke of.

Leadville stocks are never on the exchange, and “flotation” and “promotion” have been almost unknown.

Then the reading of the scale at the line of flotation, added to the number on the weight, gives the reading required.

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On this page you'll find 53 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to flotation, such as: backing, abutment, agency, back, base, and bed.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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