colloidal suspension

col·loi·dal sus·pen·sion

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Definitions of colloidal suspension words

noun colloidal suspension a mixture having particles of one component, with diameters between 10 −7 and 10 −9 metres, suspended in a continuous phase of another component. The mixture has properties between those of a solution and a fine suspension 3
noun colloidal suspension the act of suspending. 1
noun colloidal suspension the state of being suspended. 1
noun colloidal suspension temporary abrogation or withholding, as of a law, privilege, decision, belief, etc. 1
noun colloidal suspension stoppage of payment of debts or claims because of financial inability or insolvency. 1
noun colloidal suspension Chemistry. the state in which the particles of a substance are mixed with a fluid but are undissolved. a substance in such a state. 1

before 1520

One of the 28% oldest English words

1520-30; < Latin suspēnsiōn- (stem of suspēnsiō), equivalent to suspēns(us) (see suspense) + -iōn- -ion

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