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Colloidal Gel (Noun)

Meaning

A colloid in a more solid form than a sol.

Classification

Nouns denoting substances.

Examples

  • The agar used in microbiology labs is a type of colloidal gel that provides a solid medium for bacterial growth.
  • A colloidal gel is formed when a sol is cooled or subjected to pressure, causing the particles to come together and form a more rigid structure.
  • The dessert panna cotta is a colloidal gel made from sweetened cream that has been set with gelatin.
  • Some hair styling products, such as hair gel, are colloidal gels that provide hold and texture to hair.
  • A colloidal gel can be used as a matrix to deliver drugs or other active ingredients in a controlled release manner.

Synonyms

  • Gel

Hypernyms

  • Colloid

Hyponyms

  • Hydrogel
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