flocked.
Of a bristle, having split, bushy ends.
Meaning & usage
Of a bristle, having split, bushy ends.
Of a swab, 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
Of a Christmas tree, covered with artificial snow.
Where this word comes from
From flock (“tufts of wool, lock of hair”).
simple past and past participle of flock
Where this word comes from
From flock (“tufts of wool, lock of hair”).
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