colloidal

CEFRC1

/kəˈlɔɪdəl/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Related to a mixture with very small particles spread through it.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Of, pertaining to, or consisting of a colloid.

Examples

  • Colloidal silver consists of very small silver particles suspended in a liquid.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
1

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Origin

adjective

From colloid + -al.