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Minerals glossary

Froth flotation

Also called flotation, flotation circuit, cleaner circuit, scavenger circuit, depressant

Separating minerals by making the target grains repel water so they cling to air bubbles and float off as froth. Collectors, frothers and depressants control which minerals float.

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