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Etymology of the English word colloid

the English word colloid
derived from the Greek word eidos, εἶδος (form, likeness, appearance, resemblance; a view; form )
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *weid-
derived from the Greek word kolla, κόλλα (glue)
using the Greek suffix -oid

Date

The earliest known usage of colloid in English dates from the 19th century.

Derivations in English

colloidal, hydrocolloid, suspensoid

Derivations in other languages

French colloïde, Italian colloide

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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