About The Word Colloid
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Colloid
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What's The Definition Of Colloid?
[n] a mixture with properties between those of a solution and fine suspension
[adj] of or relating to or having the properties of a colloid Synonyms | Synonyms for Colloid: colloidal Related Terms | Find terms related to Colloid: See Also | colloidal gel | colloidal solution | colloidal suspension | emulsion | gel | mixture | silica gel | silver protein | sol Colloid In Webster's Dictionary \Col"loid\, a. [Gr. ko`lla glue + -oid. Cf.
{Collodion}.]
Resembling glue or jelly; characterized by a jellylike
appearance; gelatinous; as, colloid tumors.
\Col"loid\, n. 1. (Physiol. Chem.) A substance (as albumin, gum, gelatin, etc.) which is of a gelatinous rather than a crystalline nature, and which diffuses itself through animal membranes or vegetable parchment more slowly than crystalloids do; -- opposed to crystalloid. 2. (Med.) A gelatinous substance found in colloid degeneration and colloid cancer. {Styptic colloid} (Med.), a preparation of astringent and antiseptic substances with some colloid material, as collodion, for ready use. |
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