How Do You Spell SUSPENSIONS?

Pronunciation: [səspˈɛnʃənz] (IPA)

The word "suspensions" is spelled with 3 syllables: /səˈspɛnʃənz/. The first syllable starts with the unstressed schwa sound /ə/. The second syllable starts with the stressed /s/ consonant sound followed by a short /ʌ/ vowel sound, /sp/. The third syllable starts with the /ɛ/ vowel sound, followed by the /n/ consonant sound and ends with the /ʃənz/ sound. This word refers to a temporary stopping or interruption of something, such as a treatment or a sports game.

SUSPENSIONS Meaning and Definition

1. Suspensions refer to a mixture or solution wherein solid particles are dispersed in a liquid or gas medium. This type of mixture is characterized by the particles being insoluble and larger in size, often visible to the naked eye. Suspensions can occur naturally, as in the case of cloudy water or sand in water, or they can be artificially prepared through various methods.

   In suspensions, the solid particles are suspended within the liquid or gas medium but tend to settle at the bottom over time due to gravity. As a result, suspensions exhibit a heterogeneous appearance, with the particles being visibly distinct from the medium. Additionally, the solid particles may show some interaction with the medium, such as sedimentation or aggregation.

   Suspensions find widespread use in various fields and industries. For example, in pharmacy and medicine, suspensions are used to deliver insoluble drugs in a liquid formulation, facilitating oral administration. In the culinary world, suspensions are employed in the preparation of various food products, such as salad dressings or sauces, to create a desired texture or consistency.

   It is worth noting that suspensions can be temporarily stabilized through the use of suspending agents or additives, which prevent or delay particle settling. These agents provide a stable dispersion of solid particles within the medium, allowing for consistent use and application. However, over an extended period, suspensions typically separate, with the solid particles settling at the bottom and the liquid or gas medium appearing clearer.

Top Common Misspellings for SUSPENSIONS *

• suspention 37.5%
• suspentions 31.25%
• suspenions 12.5%
• susspensions 12.5%

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

Other Common Misspellings for SUSPENSIONS

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• suspenshion
• suspensiors
• suspenssors
• Suspentione

Etymology of SUSPENSIONS

The word "suspensions" has its etymology in the Latin word "suspensio", which comes from the verb "suspendere". The Latin root word "suspendere" is a combination of "sub" (meaning "under") and "pendere" (meaning "to hang"). Thus, "suspensions" originally referred to something being hung or suspended under something else. Over time, the word evolved to encompass various meanings, including the act of temporarily stopping or halting something. In the context of education or disciplinary action, "suspensions" refer to temporary exclusions or restrictions imposed on students or individuals.