flo·ta·tion 
/floʊˈteɪʃən/ noun
/floʊˈteɪʃən/ noun [noncount] : the act, process, or state of floating or of causing or allowing something to float
▪ fills the tanks with air for flotation ▪ the flotation of a currency ▪ (Brit) the flotation of a company [=the act or process of selling shares in a company to the public] ▪ a (personal) flotation device [=a life preserver]
▪ fills the tanks with air for flotation ▪ the flotation of a currency ▪ (Brit) the flotation of a company [=the act or process of selling shares in a company to the public] ▪ a (personal) flotation device [=a life preserver]
