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Colloid
Translation of "colloid" into Russian
colloid
Noun
colloid
colloids pl
The scientist studied the properties of the colloid.
Учёный изучал свойства коллоида.
Definitions
colloid
Noun
A homogeneous, non-crystalline substance consisting of large molecules or ultramicroscopic particles of one substance dispersed through a second substance. Colloids include gels, sols, and emulsions; the particles do not settle and cannot be separated out by ordinary filtering or centrifuging like those in a suspension.
Milk is an example of a colloid, where fat globules are dispersed in water.
The gelatinous, protein-rich substance stored inside the follicles of the thyroid gland.
During histological examination, the pathologist noted an accumulation of colloid within the thyroid tissue.
colloid
Adjective
Relating to, consisting of, or having the properties of a colloid.
The researchers investigated the colloid stability of the paint formulation.