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COLLOID Synonyms

There are 6 synonyms of the word colloid. (exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the word colloid. (close relations)
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dispersion
nounn
noun

• spreading widely or driving off

• the spatial or geographic property of being scattered about over a range, area, or volume

• the act of dispersing or diffusing something

emulsion
nounn
noun

• (chemistry) a colloid in which both phases are liquids

• a light-sensitive coating on paper or film; consists of fine grains of silver bromide suspended in a gelatin

gel
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a colloid in a more solid form than a sol

• jellylike substance used in hair styling

• a thin translucent membrane used over stage lights for color effects

verb

• become a gel

• apply a styling gel to

mixture
nounn
noun

• (chemistry) a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together (not in fixed proportions and not with chemical bonding)

• any foodstuff made by combining different ingredients

• a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

• an event that combines things in a mixture

• the act of mixing together

solution
nounn
noun

• a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution

• a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem

• a method for solving a problem

• the set of values that give a true statement when substituted into an equation

• the successful action of solving a problem

suspension
nounn
noun

• a mixture in which fine particles are suspended in a fluid where they are supported by buoyancy

• a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something

• temporary cessation or suspension

• an interruption in the intensity or amount of something

• a mechanical system of springs or shock absorbers connecting the wheels and axles to the chassis of a wheeled vehicle

• the act of suspending something (hanging it from above so it moves freely)

• a temporary debarment (from a privilege or position etc)

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mixture

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