Coagulation is the process by which a colloid precipitates out of a solution. The precipitation is brought about by induced aggregation. For example, coagulation is the process by which a colloid precipitates out of a solution. The precipitation is brought about by induced aggregation
Finally, lime softening is a technology typically used to “soften” water—that is, to remove calcium and magnesium mineral salts. In this case, the material that is settled out is not suspended sediment but dissolved salts.