noun. Mayonnaise is a colloid. Mayonnaise is a colloid. The definition of a colloid is a combination of molecules mixed through other substances that will not settle out or join with the other substance. Mayonnaise and blood are both examples of colloids.
The story's opening operates on a contrast. At the same time that it introduces the reader to Jonathanâs constructive outlook, it obliquely references the extent of the war's devastation. Jonathan not only considers himself lucky, but has an almost dazed optimism in his manner and attitude.
More examples. 1  Sarah â seemed to have a â profound â sense of â inner peace. 2  The peace of the â village has been â shattered by â juggernauts â thundering through it. 3  He â simply â wants to â live out the â rest of his â days in peace. 4  Leave â your â mother in peace to get on with her â work now, â please.