Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun flotation

2 senses of flotation

Sense 1
flotation, floatation -- (the phenomenon of floating (remaining on the surface of a liquid without sinking))
       => physical phenomenon -- (a natural phenomenon involving the physical properties of matter and energy)

Sense 2
flotation, floatation -- (financing a commercial enterprise by bond or stock shares)
       => finance -- (the commercial activity of providing funds and capital)