For Colloid we have terms and definitions in 6 topics. The topics are Biomediation, Boiler, Dairy Production, Mesothelioma, Naturopathic and Plumbing.

Colloid (Biomediation)

Any gas, solid, or liquid in a fine state of subdivision, with particles too small to be visible in an ordinary optical microscope, that is dispersed in a continuous gaseous, liquid, or solid medium and does not settle or settles very slowly.

Colloid (Boiler)

A finely divided organic substance which tends to inhibit the formation of dense scale and results in the deposition of sludge, or causes it to remain in suspension, so that it may be blown from the boiler.

Colloid (Dairy Production)

A suspension of tiny solid particles in a liquid from which the solids do not settle out.

Colloid (Mesothelioma)

A substance (such as gelatin or starch) which, when dissolved in water, diffuses very slowly through a membrane.

Colloid (Naturopathic)

Gooey substances, usually proteins and starches, whose molecules can hold large amounts of a solvent (usually water) without dissolving. In lifeforms, virtually all fluids are held suspended in protein or starch colloids (hydrogels). Examples: cell protoplasm, lime Jell-O.

Colloid (Plumbing)

Very finely divided solid particles that remain suspended in a solution; the removal of colloidal particles usually requires coagulation.

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