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hydrosol

hydrosol

9.6
A liquid with tiny particles spread evenly in water
  • noun
  • /ˈhaɪdrəˌsɔl/
  • Specialized
: hidrosol
  • The scientist created a hydrosol by dispersing fine particles in water for their experiment.

Examples

  • A hydrosol is often used in cosmetics to provide moisture and enhance skin hydration.

  • 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

colloid
vshydrosol
  • Specialized
1 7.7

A mixture with tiny particles spread through another substance, not dissolved, like milk and gel

is narrower and refers to the case when water is the continuous phase
sol
vshydrosol
  • Specialized
1 9.8

A liquid with tiny solid pieces spread through it like milk

is similar but the continuous phase must be water
colloidal suspension
vshydrosol
  • Specialized
1 6.8

A mixture like milk where tiny solid bits stay spread in a liquid without dissolving

is like this but specifically has water as the continuous phase
colloidal solution
vshydrosol
  • Specialized
1 5.8

A liquid with very small solid particles spread evenly through it that do not sink

is the same but the continuous phase is specifically water

Surface Forms

hydrosol singular
hydrosols plural

Morphology

hydrosol = sol (semi-transparent) = hydro + sol

The word combines hydro- 'water' with sol 'a colloidal solution', but the exact technical chemistry meaning is only partly predictable.

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.