Translation guide
A colloid is a mixture where tiny particles of one substance are evenly dispersed in another without settling out. In Japanese, the scientific term is コロイド, but everyday examples like gel or sol are often described by their specific names.
Referring to the general class of colloidal dispersions in chemistry or physics.
The standard loanword for 'colloid' in scientific contexts. Widely understood in technical fields.
This solution is in a colloidal state.
A kanji-based term for 'colloid', used in older or highly formal scientific literature. Rare in modern usage.
Colloid chemistry studies the properties of colloids.
Describing a semi-solid colloidal system, like jelly or gelatin.
Referring to a fluid colloidal system with solid particles dispersed in liquid.
The standard term for a sol, a liquid colloid. Used in chemistry and materials science.
Metal sols are used as catalysts.
Describing a colloidal system where particles are dispersed in a gas, like mist or smoke.
Referring to a mixture of two immiscible liquids, like oil and water, stabilized by an emulsifier.
In everyday Japanese, people rarely say コロイド. Instead, they use specific words like ゲル (gel), ゾル (sol), or エマルション (emulsion) depending on the context. If you're unsure, describe the mixture's appearance or behavior.
This liquid is thick and gooey.
I served fruit jelly for dessert.
煙霧質は大気中に浮遊する微粒子だ。
Aerosols are fine particles suspended in the atmosphere.
An emulsion is a mixture of water and oil.