2syllables
colloid
Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.
colloid is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, colloid is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofcolloid
1noun
- A stable system of two phases, one of which is dispersed in the other in the form of very small droplets or particles.
- An intimate mixture of two substances one of which, called the dispersed phase (or colloid), is uniformly distributed in a finely divided state throughout the second substance, called the dispersion medium (or dispersing medium).
- A particle less than 1 micron in diameter, following the Wentworth scale
1adjective
- Glue-like; gelatinous.
Example: "colloid tumours"
Nearby Words
17 wordsTrending in English (US)
Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.