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colloid

/kɒlɔɪd/ noun · British & US
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What does colloid mean?

noun

A mixture in which one substance of microscopically dispersed insoluble particles is distributed throughout another substance.

Example

"The colloid in the paint gave it a smooth, even finish."

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