COLLOIDAL SOLUTION Synonyms
There are 11 hypernyms of the phrase colloidal solution. (close relations)
Definition of COLLOIDAL SOLUTION
Best Alternative Words for COLLOIDAL SOLUTION
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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) | ||||||||
sol | nounn | |||||||
noun • (Roman mythology) ancient Roman god; personification of the sun; counterpart of Greek Helios • a colloid that has a continuous liquid phase in which a solid is suspended in a liquid • the syllable naming the fifth (dominant) note of any musical scale in solmization | ||||||||
colloidal suspension | nounn | |||||||
noun • a colloid that has a continuous liquid phase in which a solid is suspended in a liquid |