Dispersed phase and Dispersed medium

Dispersed phase and Dispersed medium

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