(klÅt) n. 1. A thick, viscous, or coagulated mass or lump, as of blood. 2. A clump, mass, or lump, as of clay. 3. A compact group: a clot of trucks blocking the tunnel's entrance.
Bodies start to float once the gas from decomposition replaced the  water inside the lungs. It is effected by the depth and temperature  or the water. In warm water it can bâ¦e as soon as 1 to 2 days in 80  degree water, or as much as 14 to 20 days in freezing cold water.
Latex balloons filled with helium last between 12 to 48 hours, depending on the size of the balloons; if filled with Hi-Float they last about two to 14 days. Hi-Float is a liquid protective coating that is inserted into the balloon and spread around to prevent helium from escaping as quickly. Continue Reading.