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Vocabulary Entry
colloidal
|adjective • noun
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A
adjective
Relating to or having the properties of a colloid; capable of being dispersed throughout a medium.
Example Sentences
"The colloidal solution was used in the experiment to demonstrate particle behavior."
"Colloidal gold is often used in biological imaging."
"The chemist studied the properties of colloidal substances in his research."
N
noun
A substance in which microscopically dispersed insoluble or soluble particles are suspended throughout another substance.
Example Sentences
"A colloidal is often seen in products like milk and paint."
"The scientist observed the stability of the colloidal under different conditions."
"Colloidals can exhibit unique optical properties because of their particle size."