floatation

• Substantivo que designa o fenômeno de permanecer na superfície de um líquido sem afundar, ou o processo de financiar uma empresa por meio da emissão de ações ou títulos.

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.

   Flutuabilidade

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbuoyancyfloating

   Antônimossinkingsubmersion

2. Stock market launchC1formalbusiness

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

   Abertura de capital na bolsa

   • 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.

   Sinônimosinitial public offeringipolisting