Fluidisations

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. The process of making a solid material behave like a fluid through the introduction of gas or liquid
2. A technique typically used in engineering to enhance the mixing or transport of particles
3. The transformation of bulk solids into a state that allows for easier flow and processing during industrial operations

Etymology: "Fluidisations" is the plural of "fluidisation", a noun for the process of turning a solid into something that flows like a liquid, usually by forcing gas or liquid up through a bed of powder or grains. The base word "fluid" comes from Latin "fluidus", meaning flowing, from "fluere", to flow. The suffix "-isation", the British spelling of "-ization", turns a word into a noun naming the act or process of doing something, so "fluidisation" literally means the process of making something fluid.

Synonyms: fluidizations