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a hydrophilic colloid polymer that is able to prevent the precipitation of another colloid by acting as a stabilizer, suspending or thickening agent, or emulsifier.Medical dictionary. 2011.
protective colloid — noun : a lyophilic colloid (as gelatin, a natural gum, or a cellulose derivative) that when present in small quantities renders lyophobic colloids stable toward the coagulating action of electrolytes gelatin acts in part as a protective colloid… … Useful english dictionary
protective colloid — apsauginis koloidas statusas T sritis chemija apibrėžtis Koloidas, neleidžiantis koaguliuoti kitiems koloidams. atitikmenys: angl. protective colloid rus. защитный коллоид … Chemijos terminų aiškinamasis žodynas
protective colloid — Physical Chem. a lyophilic colloid added to a lyophobic sol to lessen its sensitivity to the precipitating effect of an electrolyte. [1905 10] * * * … Universalium
colloid — 1. Aggregates of atoms or molecules in a finely divided state (submicroscopic), dispersed in a gaseous, liquid, or solid medium, and resisting sedimentation, diffusion, and filtration, thus differing from precipitates. SEE ALSO: hydrocolloid … Medical dictionary
gold number — noun : a measure of the protective power of a lyophilic colloid expressed as the amount of the dry material that just protects a red gold sol under specified conditions compare protective colloid … Useful english dictionary
Polyvinyl alcohol — Other names PVOH; Poly(Ethenol), Ethenol, homopolymer; PVA; Polyviol; Vinol; Alvyl; Alkotex; Covol; Gelvatol; Lemol; Mowiol … Wikipedia
equivalent — 1. Equal in any respect. 2. That which is equal in size, weight, force, or any other quality to something else. 3. Having the capability to counterbalance or neutralize each other. 4. Having equal valencies. 5. SYN: gram e.. [see equivalence]… … Medical dictionary
Silver halide — A silver halide is one of the compounds formed between silver and one of the halogens mdash; silver bromide (AgBr), chloride (AgCl), iodide (AgI), and two forms of silver fluorides. As a group, they are often referred to as the silver halides,… … Wikipedia
protein — proteinaceous /proh tee nay sheuhs, tee i nay /, proteinic, proteinous, adj. /proh teen, tee in/, n. 1. Biochem. any of numerous, highly varied organic molecules constituting a large portion of the mass of every life form and necessary in the… … Universalium
soap and detergent — ▪ chemical compound Introduction substances that, when dissolved in water, possess the ability to remove dirt (detergent) from surfaces such as the human skin, textiles, and other solids. The seemingly simple process of cleaning a soiled… … Universalium
