colloidal gold

noun

A suspension of submicron gold nanoparticles in a fluid, typically pure water, used in biotechnology, medical diagnostics, and skincare.

Meanings

nouncolloidal gold (plural colloidal golds)

plural colloidal golds

  1. A suspension of submicron gold nanoparticles in a fluid, typically pure water, used in biotechnology, medical diagnostics, and skincare.
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