Following this there may be filters separating finer particles either occurring in the incoming water or developing as a consequence of chemical treatment of the water with flocculating agents.
en.wikipedia.org This produces an airy, translucent color effect unique to watercolors, especially when a granulating or flocculating pigment (such as viridian or ultramarine blue) is used.
en.wikipedia.org It is effective in coagulating and flocculating inorganic and organic particles such as silt, clay, algae, bacteria and viruses.
en.wikipedia.org In other industries, they are also used as adhesives, binding agents, crystan inhibitors, clarifying agents, encapsulating agents, flocculating agents, swelling agents, foam stabilizers, etc.
en.wikipedia.org It also finds applications such as surfactants, corrosion inhibitors, anti-static agents, emulsifiers, gasoline additives and flocculating agents inclusive of others.
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