also: にかわしつ
Scientific term for a colloid, a substance microscopically dispersed throughout another substance. Often used in chemistry and materials science.
See also: コロイド
Colloidal solutions have the property that particles do not easily precipitate.
This substance exists in a colloidal state.
Standard kanji form using the common on-reading こうしつ.
Alternate reading using the kun-reading にかわ for 膠. Rare and may be encountered in older or specialized texts.
Compound of 膠 (glue, gelatin) and 質 (substance, quality). The term was coined in scientific contexts to describe glue-like or gelatinous substances, corresponding to the concept of colloids.