colloidal gel

/kəˌlɔɪdl dʒɛl/
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Other forms: colloidal gels

Definitions of colloidal gel
  1. noun
    a colloid in a more solid form than a sol
    synonyms: gel
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    types:
    hydrogel
    a colloidal gel in which water is the dispersion medium
    type of:
    colloid
    a mixture with properties between those of a solution and fine suspension
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