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Colloid Definition - Chemistry Glossary Definition of Colloid

By Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D., About.com

Definition: A type of homogeneous mixture in which the dispersed particles do not settle out.
Examples: butter, milk, smoke, fog, ink, paint

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