colloid

/ˈkɒlɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A mixture in which one substance of microscopically dispersed insoluble particles is distributed throughout another substance.

“The colloid in the paint helped to create a smooth texture.”

2. verb

To form or cause (a substance) to become a colloid.

“The process of colloid-ing helped to create a more stable mixture.”

Synonyms

  • dispersion
  • emulsion
  • sol

Antonyms

  • solution