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The term is widely used in Earth sciences to describe the transport of sediments in rivers and oceans. Particles that are suspended remain suspended so long as energy (provided in the form of a current) is applied to the system. The amount of energy determines the maximum size of particle that can be suspended. All particles down to colloidal size will settle in the absence of energy (aggitation).

1 Common examples

• Mayonnaise is a colloidal suspension of water and vinegar droplets in edible oil, emulsified by egg yolk
• Gelatin is a suspension of water in a matrix of protein
• Butter is a suspension of water in butterfat globules
• Ice cream is a suspension of microscopic ice crystals in creamThis article is about cream, the food item. There are articles on the colour Cream (colour), the 1960s rock band Cream and the nightclub Cream. Cream is a dairy product that is composed of the higher- fat layer skimmed from the top of raw milk before homo
• Orange juiceFor the Scottish band, see Orange Juice. Orange juice is the liquid obtained by squeezing or pressing the interior of an orange. It is enjoyed as a beverage in many parts of the world. It is sometimes referred to by the abbreviation "O. The largest export is a suspension of orangeOranges are the fruits of an orange tree, one of the most common citrus fruits. Oranges are widely grown in warmer climates and are distributed worldwide. The name "orange" refers both to the fruit and its color — the color is named for the fruit. The fla pulp in water
• ClayFor the town in the United States, see Clay, New York. Clay is a generic term for an aggregate of hydrous silicate particles less than 4 micrometers in diameter. It consists of small crystals of the minerals silica (SiO) and alumina (AlO). These elements, is a suspension of water droplets in a matrix of rock particles; the reverse, where the rock particles are suspended in water, is mudSee also MUD (Multi-User Dungeon). A liquid or semi-liquid mixture of water and soil, or sediment, is commonly referred to as mud . Geologically speaking, mud is a mixture of water and particles of silt and clay. Ancient mud deposits harden over geologica or siltSilt refers to soil or rock particles of a certain very small size range (see grain size). On the Wentworth scale, silt particles fall between 0. 063 mm (4 62. 5 μm), larger than clay but smaller than a sand. In actuality, silt is chemically distinct f.

2 See also

• colloid
• sol
• emulsion
• turbidity
• settleable solids
• sediment transport
• solution