Definition
organosol
noun
- A colloidal solution in which an organic liquid is the dispersion medium and a solid is the dispersed phase.
Usage: chemistry; technical term
Examples
- The chemist prepared an organosol by dispersing the polymer particles in an organic solvent.
- Organosols are commonly used in the manufacture of coatings and adhesives.
- The stability of the organosol depends on the choice of organic liquid and the particle size.
- Researchers studied how temperature affects the viscosity of the organosol.