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floatability

[ ˌfləʊ.təˈbɪl.ə.ti ]

Noun

^{Context #1 | Noun}

in water

The ability of an object or substance to float in water.

Synonyms

buoyancy, flotation.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
floatability	Repetitive of the first entry and can be used interchangeably in the same contexts. The floatability of this new type of rubber will determine its applications in water sports equipment. Understanding the floatability of pollutants helps in developing water treatment methods.
buoyancy	Commonly used in everyday language and scientific contexts to describe the ability of an object to float or rise in a fluid, often applied to objects or even to describe light-hearted, optimistic feelings. The buoyancy of the boat allows it to carry a heavy load. Her buoyancy in the face of challenges is truly inspiring.
flotation	Typically used in technical, industrial, or financial contexts. In an industrial sense, it refers to the process of separating particles or materials based on their ability to float. In finance, it means the initial public offering (IPO) of shares in a company. The engineers designed a new flotation device to improve ore separation. The company’s flotation on the stock exchange raised millions of dollars.

Word

Description / Examples

floatability

Repetitive of the first entry and can be used interchangeably in the same contexts.

The floatability of this new type of rubber will determine its applications in water sports equipment.
Understanding the floatability of pollutants helps in developing water treatment methods.

buoyancy

Commonly used in everyday language and scientific contexts to describe the ability of an object to float or rise in a fluid, often applied to objects or even to describe light-hearted, optimistic feelings.

The buoyancy of the boat allows it to carry a heavy load.
Her buoyancy in the face of challenges is truly inspiring.

flotation

Typically used in technical, industrial, or financial contexts. In an industrial sense, it refers to the process of separating particles or materials based on their ability to float. In finance, it means the initial public offering (IPO) of shares in a company.

The engineers designed a new flotation device to improve ore separation.
The company’s flotation on the stock exchange raised millions of dollars.

Examples of usage

Despite its weight, the boat's design gives it excellent floatability.
The floatability of the material makes it ideal for use in life jackets.

Translations

Translations of the word "floatability" in other languages:

🇵🇹 flutuabilidade

🇮🇳 उत्तोलन क्षमता

🇩🇪 Schwimmfähigkeit

🇮🇩 kemampuan mengapung

🇺🇦 плавучість

🇵🇱 pływalność

🇯🇵 浮力

🇫🇷 flottabilité

🇪🇸 flotabilidad

🇹🇷 yüzdürme yeteneği

🇰🇷 부력

🇸🇦 الطفوية

🇨🇿 plovatelnost

🇸🇰 plávateľnosť

🇨🇳 浮力

🇸🇮 plovnost

🇮🇸 flotgetu

🇰🇿 жүзу қабілеті

🇬🇪 ფლოტაბელობა

🇦🇿 üzmə qabiliyyəti

🇲🇽 flotabilidad

Etymology

The word 'floatability' is derived from the combination of 'float' and 'ability'. The concept of floatability has been important throughout history, especially in the development of boats and flotation devices. Understanding the floatability of objects in water has played a crucial role in maritime exploration and safety.