dispersoid

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English

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Etymology

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From disperse +‎ -oid?

Noun

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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