What is the difference between Dispersed phase and Dispersion medium?

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The phase that is scattered or present in the form of colloidal particles is called dispersed phase and the medium in which the colloidal particles are dispersed is called the dispersion medium.In a starch solution ,starch represents the dispersed phase while water represents the dispersion medium.

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