word
colloid
KOL-oyd
ˈkɒlɔɪdListen
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Syllable breakdown
colloid
Dictionary meaning
A mixture in which tiny particles are dispersed throughout another substance without settling quickly.
History and origin
Greek kolla + eidos.
Examples
- Milk is a colloid rather than a true solution.
Common mispronunciations
KOH-loid
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