floatable

adj, noun — 3 senses

floatable

adj

Etymology From float + -able.

1

That may be floated.

2

That may be floated upon.

The river is floatable on a raft.

Derived terms: nonfloatable, unfloatable

floatable

noun

Etymology From float + -able.

1

Plural normally Anything that floats.

The sixth minimum control is intended to reduce, if not eliminate, visible floatables and solids using relatively simple measures. Simple devices including baffles, screens, and racks can be used to remove coarse solids and floatables […]1995, Combined Sewer Overflows: Guidance for Nine Minimum Controls:

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