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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • adjective Characterized by strong attraction between the colloid medium and the dispersion medium of a colloidal system.

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  • adjective of a colloid Having an affinity for the dispersion medium and thus not easily precipitated.

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