Colloid: meaning, definitions and examples

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colloid

 

[ หˆkษ’lษ”ษชd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

chemistry

A colloid is a mixture in which one substance is dispersed evenly throughout another. Colloids are intermediate between suspensions and solutions, with particles ranging in size from 1 to 1000 nanometers.

Synonyms

emulsion, gel, sol

Examples of usage

  • Whipped cream is an example of a colloid.
  • Fog is a colloid consisting of small water droplets suspended in air.
Context #2 | Noun

medicine

In medicine, a colloid is a substance that is used for volume replacement in intravenous therapy. Colloids help to increase blood volume and maintain blood pressure.

Synonyms

blood plasma expander, intravenous fluid

Examples of usage

  • Albumin is a common colloid used in medical settings.
  • Dextran is another colloid used to expand blood volume.

Translations

Translations of the word "colloid" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น coloide

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅ‹เคฒเคพเค‡เคก

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kolloid

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ koloid

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพะปะพั—ะด

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ koloid

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ณใƒญใ‚คใƒ‰

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท colloรฏde

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ coloide

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kolloid

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฝœ๋กœ์ด๋“œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุบุฑูˆุงู†ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ koloid

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ koloid

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ƒถไฝ“

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ koloid

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kรณlรณรญรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะพะปะปะพะธะด

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒšแƒแƒ˜แƒ“แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kolloid

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ coloide

Etymology

The word 'colloid' comes from the Greek word 'kolla', meaning 'glue'. The term was first used in the 1860s by Thomas Graham to describe substances that were neither true solutions nor suspensions. Colloids play a significant role in various scientific fields, including chemistry, biology, and medicine.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,945, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.