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(col-loi-dal) 3 syllables

Definition

adjective. relating to a mixture where tiny particles are suspended in a liquid.

Example Sentence

Smoke is a sample of a colloidal mixture since it is composed of fine particles such as chemicals, dust, and air that is scattered.

More Example Sentences

Colloidal substances are used in many products.

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Rhymes

  • colloidal
  • rhizoidal

  • alkaloidal
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