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Colloid
Translation of "colloid" into Russian
colloid
Noun
UK
/ˈkɒl.ɔɪd/
US
/ˈkɑː.lɔɪd/
colloid
colloids pl
The scientist studied the properties of the colloid.
Учёный изучал свойства коллоида.
Definitions
colloid
Noun
UK
/ˈkɒl.ɔɪd/
US
/ˈkɑː.lɔɪd/
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
UK
/ˈkɒl.ɔɪd/
US
/ˈkɑː.lɔɪd/
Relating to, consisting of, or having the properties of a colloid.
The researchers investigated the colloid stability of the paint formulation.