colloid

noun
UK: /ˈkɒlɔɪd/
US: /ˈkɑːlɔɪd/

  1. A substance with tiny particles evenly spread throughout another substance.

    1. Milk is a colloid where fat is spread in water.
    2. The scientist studied the properties of the colloid solution under different temperatures.

  2. A system in which finely divided particles, which are approximately 1 to 1000 nanometers in size, are dispersed within a continuous medium.

    1. This colloid is used in many industrial applications.
    2. The behavior of the colloid was crucial for the success of the experiment as a whole.

Synonyms

emulsion suspension gel solution
colloid adjective

  1. Relating to or having the properties of a colloid.

    1. The colloid suspension was carefully prepared.
    2. Colloid properties can influence the absorption of different nutrients in organisms.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "colloid" in English means: A substance with tiny particles evenly spread throughout another substance., A system in which finely divided particles, which are approximately 1 to 1000 nanometers in size, are dispersed within a continuous medium..

The phonetic transcription of "colloid" is /ˈkɒlɔɪd/ in British English and /ˈkɑːlɔɪd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "colloid": emulsion, suspension, gel, solution.

Example usage of "colloid": "Milk is a colloid where fat is spread in water.". More examples on the page.