colloid

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a mixture with properties between those of a solution and fine suspension

Etymology

From French colloïde, from Ancient Greek κόλλα (kólla, “glue”) + -oid.

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