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colloidal Definition

col·loi·dal (kə lo̵id′'l)

adjective

  1. of, like, or containing a colloid
  2. of the nature, or in the form, of a colloid
colloidal Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • silica: Aerogel is made by high temperature and pressure critical point drying of a gel composed of colloidal silica structural units filled with solvents.
  • dispersion: John received his PhD from the University of Bristol in 1978 for research on the physical chemistry of novel colloidal dispersions in simple fluids.
  • suspension: Examples are airborne particulates collected in filter papers or particles in colloidal suspension.
  • silver: Colloidal Silver is a valuable first aid treatment for sore or infected eyes.
  • particle: In a true solution the particles of dissolved substance are much smaller than colloidal particles.
  • mineral: Coral calcium succeeded colloidal minerals in the honor of being the biggest fraud in the natural health industry.