Colloidal Solution (Noun)
Meaning
A colloid that has a continuous liquid phase in which a solid is suspended in a liquid.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The colloid of milk is a classic example of a colloidal solution, with tiny fat molecules suspended in water.
- The medicinal properties of gold were harnessed by ancient physicians using a colloidal solution.
- Colloidal solutions like blood are an essential component of human life.
- Scientists were amazed to find a naturally occurring colloidal solution of minerals suspended in a viscous liquid within the ancient rock formations.
- Nanoparticles can be evenly dispersed throughout a liquid to form a stable colloidal solution with a range of potential applications.