Meaning of the word colloid in English
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colloid
US /ˈkɑː.lɔɪd/
UK /ˈkɑː.lɔɪd/
Noun
1.
a homogeneous non-crystalline substance consisting of large molecules or ultramicroscopic particles of one substance dispersed through a second substance. Colloids include gels, sols, and emulsions.
Example:
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Milk is a common example of a colloid.
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The scientist studied the properties of various colloids.
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