- dispersing phase
- noun(of colloids) a substance in which another is colloidally dispersed• Syn: ↑dispersion medium, ↑dispersing medium• Topics: ↑colloid
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dispersing medium — noun (of colloids) a substance in which another is colloidally dispersed • Syn: ↑dispersing phase, ↑dispersion medium • Topics: ↑colloid • Hypernyms: ↑phase, ↑form … Useful english dictionary
dispersion medium — noun (of colloids) a substance in which another is colloidally dispersed • Syn: ↑dispersing phase, ↑dispersing medium • Topics: ↑colloid • Hypernyms: ↑phase, ↑form * * * … Useful english dictionary
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