English noun: floatation | |||
1. | floatation (phenomenon) the phenomenon of floating (remaining on the surface of a liquid without sinking) | ||
Synonyms | flotation | ||
Broader (hypernym) | physical phenomenon | ||
2. | floatation (act) financing a commercial enterprise by bond or stock shares | ||
Synonyms | flotation | ||
Broader (hypernym) | finance | ||