Colloidal Meaning
/kəˈlɔɪdəl/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjOf, pertaining to, or consisting of a colloid.
Sentence Examples
Colloidal silver consists of very small silver particles suspended in a liquid.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The scientist explained that ____ particles remain suspended in the liquid solution.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The medicine was prescribed in a ____ suspension for better absorption.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree Ancient Greek κόλλᾰ (kóllă)der. Vulgar Latin colla French colle Proto-Indo-European *weyd- Proto-Indo-European *-os Proto-Indo-European *wéydos Proto-Hellenic *wéidos Ancient Greek εἶδος (eîdos)der. French -oïde French colloïde English colloid Proto-Indo-European *h₂el-der.? Proto-Italic *-ālis Latin -ālisbor. Old French -albor. ▲ Latin -ālis Old French -elbor. ▲ Latin -ālisbor. Middle English -al English -al English colloidal From colloid + -al.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The scientist explained that ____ particles remain suspended in the liquid solution.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The medicine was prescribed in a ____ suspension for better absorption.