flotation

flo·ta·tion also float·a·tion  (fl-tshn)

n.

1. The act, process, or condition of floating. Also called flotage.

2. The act or an instance of launching or initiating, especially the floating of stocks or bonds or the financing of a business venture by floating stocks or bonds.

3. The process of separating different materials, especially minerals, by agitating a pulverized mixture of the materials with water, oil, and chemicals. Differential wetting of the suspended particles causes unwetted particles to be carried by air bubbles to the surface for collection.

4. The capability, especially of a vehicle tread or tire, to remain on top of a soft surface, such as sand, wet ground, or snow.

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flotation or floatation

Noun

the launching or financing of a commercial enterprise by bond or share issues

Thesaurus

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

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The capability of a vehicle to float in water.

Translations

flotation [fləuˈteɪʃən] n [of shares] → emisión f [of company] → lanzamiento

flotation [fləuˈteɪʃən] n [of shares] → émission f [of company]; lancement m (en Bourse)

flotation [fləuˈteɪʃən] n (of shares) → Auflegung f;

(of company) → Umwandlung f in eine Aktiengesellschaft

flotation [fləuˈteɪʃən] n (COMM) → lancio