colloid

1. N a mixture having particles of one component, with diameters between 10–7 and 10–9 metres, suspended in a continuous phase of another component. The mixture has properties between those of a solution and a fine suspension 胶状体 (Also called colloidal solution, colloidal suspension)

2. ADJ of or relating to the gluelike translucent material found in certain degenerating tissues 胶质的[pathol]