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entity go
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)

physical entity go
an entity that has physical existence

matter go
that which has mass and occupies space

substance go
the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists

mixture go
(chemistry) a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together (not in fixed proportions and not with chemical bonding)

colloid
a mixture with properties between those of a solution and fine suspension

noun.substance

5 Subcategories

silver protein go
a colloid preparation of protein (albumin or gelatin) and silver oxide
gel, colloidal gel go
a colloid in a more solid form than a sol
sol, colloidal solution, colloidal suspension go
a colloid that has a continuous liquid phase in which a solid is suspended in a liquid
emulsion go
(chemistry) a colloid in which both phases are liquids
silica gel go
a porous form of silica that is highly absorbent