Colloid
7 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A substance in which microscopic particles are dispersed evenly throughout another medium, exhibiting properties intermediate between a true solution and a coarse suspension.
“Milk is a familiar colloid in which tiny fat globules are dispersed throughout water.”
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col·loid
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Contains double-L and ends in -OID, a recognisable pattern worth remembering
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Worth 10 points and hooks to COLLOIDS for an extra point
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