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colloids

 

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Noun colloid has 1 sense
  1. colloid - a mixture with properties between those of a solution and fine suspension
    --1 is a kind of
    mixture
    --1 has particulars:
     silver protein; gel, colloidal gel; sol, colloidal solution, colloidal suspension; emulsion; silica gel

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Colloids

Description:

Colloids are substances composed of finely divided particles that are dispersed throughout another substance, usually a liquid or a gel. These particles are larger than molecules but smaller than bulk solids, giving colloids distinctive properties.

Sense 1 (noun):

A type of mixture in which tiny particles are evenly suspended in a medium, resulting in a stable and homogeneous solution.

Example: The milk in our refrigerator is a colloidal suspension of fat droplets in water.

Sense 2 (noun):

A substance or preparation used in scientific and medical fields for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.

Example: The doctor injected the patient with a colloid to enhance the contrast in the MRI scan.

Sense 3 (adjective - popular):

Pertaining to foods or supplements that contain substances with higher molecular weight, believed to have health benefits.

Example: Many health-conscious individuals prefer consuming colloid supplements for their potential nutritional advantages.

Sense 4 (adjective - local):

Relating to or specific to a particular location or region.

Example: The local colloidal minerals found in the nearby spring are known for their high mineral content.

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