chemistry

2. a substance enclosed under pressure and able to be released as a fine spray, typically by means of a propellant gas.
5. forming a homogeneous mixture when added together.
6. the minor component in a solution, dissolved in the solvent able to dissolve other substances.
8. a means of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation.
10. forming a homogeneous mixture when added together.
11. mix (metals) to make an alloy.
12. of the same kind; alike.
14. not forming a homogeneous mixture when added together.
16. a liquid or gel that contains ions and can be decomposed by electrolysis, e.g., that present in a battery.

1. the temporary prevention of something from continuing or being in force or effect.
3. of or denoting a process involving substances in different phases
4. a fine dispersion of minute droplets of one liquid in another in which it is not soluble or miscible
7. light scattering by particles in a colloid or in a very fine suspension Common examples of suspension include the mixture of chalk and water, muddy water, the mixture of flour and water, a mixture of dust particles and air, fog, milk of magnesia, etc.
9. a mass of small bubbles formed on or in liquid, typically by agitation or fermentation.
13. of the nature relating to or characterized by a colloid or colloids.
15. the action or power of focusing one's attention or mental effort.