floatation

• Nom désignant le fait de se maintenir à la surface d'un liquide sans couler, ou le processus de financement d'une entreprise commerciale par l'émission d'obligations ou d'actions.

A noun referring to the phenomenon of remaining on the surface of a liquid without sinking, or the process of financing a commercial enterprise by issuing bonds or stock shares.

1. Buoyancy phenomenonB2formal

   The physical process or condition of remaining on the surface of a liquid without sinking.

   Flottabilité

   • The floatation of the log on the water surprised the children.
   • Salt increases the density of water, improving floatation.
   • The life jacket provides enough floatation to keep a person safe.

   Synonymesbuoyancyfloating

   Antonymessinkingsubmersion

2. Stock market launchC1formalbusiness

   The process of raising capital for a business by issuing and selling shares or bonds to investors.

   Introduction en Bourse

   • The company's floatation on the stock exchange was a huge success.
   • They hired an investment bank to manage the floatation.
   • The floatation raised over $100 million for the startup.

   Synonymesinitial public offeringipolisting