dispersoid

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

disperse +‎ -oid?

Noun[edit]

dispersoid (plural dispersoids)

  1. Dispersoids are ultrafine nanometer-scale and numerous finely divided particles of one substance dispersed within another liquid or solid. For example carbon or niobium in a steel matrix.
  2. colloid