flocked
adjEtymology From flock (“tufts of wool, lock of hair”).
1
Of bristles Having split, bushy ends.
2
Of swabs Having dense fibers with a desirable nap to optimize collection and elution of specimens.
- the sampling and elution advantages of flocked swabs versus spun swabs
3
Of Christmas trees Covered with artificial snow.
- Synonyms
- flagged