colloid Meaning & Definition
What Does Colloid Mean?
Colloid is used as an adjective meaning Glue-like; gelatinous. As a noun, it means A stable system of two phases, one of which is dispersed in the other in the form of very small droplets or particles.
Quick Facts About Colloid
| Part of speech | adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈkɒlɔɪd// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | colloidal |
| Antonyms | noncolloid and solution |
| Plural | colloids |
| Comparative / superlative | more colloid, most colloid |
Colloid Definition (Adjective)
- Glue-like; gelatinous.
colloid tumours
Colloid as a Noun
- A stable system of two phases, one of which is dispersed in the other in the form of very small droplets or particles.
- An intimate mixture of two substances, one of which, called the dispersed phase (or colloid), is uniformly distributed in a finely divided state throughout the second substance, called the dispersion medium (or dispersing medium).
- A particle less than 1 micron in diameter, following the Wentworth scale
Synonyms of Colloid
Colloid synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Colloid
Colloid in a Sentence
colloid tumours
Word Forms & Grammar
colloid (comparative more colloid, superlative most colloid)
colloid (plural colloids)
Words That Rhyme With Colloid
Origin of Colloid
From French colloïde, from Ancient Greek κόλλα (kólla, “glue”) + -oid.
Colloid Pronunciation
Colloid is pronounced //ˈkɒlɔɪd// and has 1 syllable.
Quick Answers About Colloid
Is colloid an adjective or a noun?
Colloid is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for colloid?
Words with a similar meaning to colloid include colloidal. See the full list of colloid synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of colloid?
Words opposite in meaning to colloid are noncolloid and solution.
What is the plural of colloid?
The plural of colloid is colloids.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of colloid?
The comparative form is more colloid and the superlative form is most colloid.
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