Dispersed Particles (Noun)
Meaning
(of colloids) a substance in the colloidal state.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The dispersed particles in the fog scattered the light creating a thicker appearance.
- Dispersed particles in a mixture of a colloid and a liquid contribute to the overall properties of the solution.
- The liquid properties of milk can be affected by dispersed particles of fat and protein.
- Whitening of the skin due to the formation of dispersed particles of zinc oxide was commonly observed when applying certain sunscreens.
- By changing the size of dispersed particles, it is possible to manufacture colloidal solutions that exhibit distinct characteristics.