Dispersing Phase (Noun)
Meaning
(of colloids) a substance in which another is colloidally dispersed.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The liquid was used as the dispersing phase in the creation of the colloid.
- The particles were dispersed throughout the gel, which acted as the dispersing phase.
- In the colloid, the dispersing phase was a mixture of water and ethanol.
- The properties of the dispersing phase played a crucial role in determining the stability of the colloid.
- The scientists carefully selected the dispersing phase to ensure that the colloid would have the desired characteristics.