hydrosol
- noun
- /ˈhaɪdrəˌsɔl/
- Specialized
- The scientist created a hydrosol by dispersing fine particles in water for their experiment.
Examples
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A hydrosol is often used in cosmetics to provide moisture and enhance skin hydration.
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That result has enormous consequences for improving image quality in the ocean because light scattered from hydrosols or underwater objects experiences no frequency shift.
Academic text (2011) -
When working with a hydrosol, it's essential to ensure that the particles remain evenly distributed in the solution.
Synonyms
A liquid with tiny solid pieces spread through it like milk
A liquid with very small solid particles spread evenly through it that do not sink
A mixture with tiny particles spread through another substance, not dissolved, like milk and gel
A mixture like milk where tiny solid bits stay spread in a liquid without dissolving
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Hydrosol comes from the parts hydro- meaning 'water', as in hydrogen, and -sol meaning 'solution'. That's why a hydrosol is a liquid with very small particles spread through water.