suspensoid


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suspensoid

(səˈspɛnsɔɪd)
n
(Chemistry) chem a system consisting of a suspension of solid particles in a liquid

sus•pen•soid

(səˈspɛn sɔɪd)

n.
Physical Chem. a sol having a solid disperse phase.
[1920–25; suspens (ion) + (coll) oid]
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