"colloidal gold" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: colloidal golds [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} colloidal gold (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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