Colloid (noun)

A mixture in which one substance is dispersed throughout another substance in small particles, often in the form of a gel, a solution, or an emulsion.

Origin:

From the greek word "kolla" meaning glue and "eidos" meaning form, it refers to a mixture in which one substance is dispersed throughout another substance in small particles.

Examples:

1. Milk is an example of a colloid, with tiny droplets of fat suspended in water.
2. The colloid solution was used in the manufacturing process.
3. Colloids play an important role in many biological and industrial processes.
4. Colloids can be classified as emulsions, suspensions, or foams.
5. The colloid was made of a dispersion of small particles in a liquid.