How Do You Spell COLLOID SYSTEM?

Pronunciation: [kˈɒlɔ͡ɪd sˈɪstəm] (IPA)

The term "colloid system" refers to a mixture in which one substance is dispersed into another, creating a stable non-soluble suspension. When pronounced, the first syllable "col" is pronounced with an open "o" sound, like "kɑl". The second syllable "loid" is pronounced using a long "o" sound, like "lɔɪd". Finally, "system" is pronounced with a short "i" sound, like "sɪstəm". The IPA transcription for the whole word is /ˈkɑlɔɪd ˈsɪstəm/.

COLLOID SYSTEM Meaning and Definition

1. A colloid system refers to a type of mixture in which particles of one or more substances are dispersed uniformly throughout another substance, creating a stable and heterogeneous blend. In this system, the dispersed particles are larger than individual molecules but smaller than those found in a suspension. The solid, liquid, or gas particles, also known as colloidal particles or colloids, disperse within a continuous medium, forming what is known as a colloidal dispersion.

   The colloidal particles tend to stay suspended due to factors such as Brownian motion, electrostatic repulsion, or adsorption. These particles do not settle quickly and may show a slightly hazy or cloudy appearance. The continuous medium, or dispersing medium, can be a liquid, solid, or gas. Common examples of colloids include milk (liquid dispersed in a liquid), whipped cream (gas dispersed in a liquid), gelatin (liquid dispersed in a solid), and aerosols (liquid or solid dispersed in a gas).

   Colloidal systems display unique properties and behaviors due to the small size and large surface area of colloidal particles. These properties often differ from those observed in homogeneous mixtures or suspensions. Examples of such properties include Tyndall effect (scattering of light by colloidal particles), coagulation (aggregation of colloidal particles leading to separation), and Brownian motion (random movement of colloidal particles due to collisions with molecules in the dispersing medium).

   Colloid systems find a wide range of applications in various scientific, industrial, and everyday life scenarios, such as in pharmaceutical formulations, food processing, paints, cosmetics, and environmental processes, among others.

2. A combination of the two phases, internal and external, of a colloid solution; the various systems are: gas + liquid (foam); gas + solid (meerschaum); liquid + gas (fog); solid + gas (smoke); solid + liquid (sol); liquid + solid (gel); liquid + liquid (emulsion); solid + solid (colored glass).

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

Common Misspellings for COLLOID SYSTEM

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Etymology of COLLOID SYSTEM

The word colloid is derived from the Greek word kolla, which means glue or adhesive. It was first used by the Scottish chemist Thomas Graham in the mid-19th century to describe a class of substances that exhibit an intermediate behavior between true solutions and suspensions. The term colloid system refers to a dispersion in which small particles of one substance are dispersed throughout another substance. The etymology of colloid system is thus directly related to the origin of the word colloid.

Plural form of COLLOID SYSTEM is COLLOID SYSTEMS