Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
colloidal
Adjective
/kəˈlɔɪdəl/
Definition
Relating to a colloid, which is a mixture where small particles are dispersed throughout a substance.
Examples
- Milk is a colloidal mixture of fat globules in water.
- Colloidal solutions are important in many fields, including medicine and chemistry.
- In a colloidal state, particles can remain suspended for long periods of time.
Meaning
The term describes substances that have a gel-like quality, where tiny particles are not fully dissolved but remain suspended in a medium.
Synonyms
- suspension
- emulsion
- gel
