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flocculation

In soils, the artificially induced coupling together of particles to improve aeration and drainage. Clay soils, which have very tiny particles and are difficult to work, are often treated in this way. The method involves adding more lime to the soil.



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As a consequence of the flocculating effect of calcium, these soils are slightly developed with AAC-C or A-C sequences.
As flocculation occurs via the flocculating agent, the interface descends until solids are settled at the bottom.
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