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Colloid

Colloid Meaning & Definition
Colloid Definition And Meaning

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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