If the dispersed phase is solid and the dispersion medium is liquid, then the colloid is known as ___ .

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Sol is a colloid with solid as its dispersed phase and liquid as it's dispersion medium. On the other hand, gel is a colloid with liquid as dispersed phase and solid as the dispersed medium.

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