What is another word for dispersion medium?
Pronunciation: [dɪspˈɜːʃən mˈiːdi͡əm] (IPA) 
Dispersion medium refers to the liquid, gas, or solid substance in which particles or molecules of another substance are dispersed. There are various synonyms for the dispersion medium based on the types of substances involved in the dispersion. For instance, when both the substance and dispersion medium are in the liquid state, a more specific term for the dispersion medium would be solvent. In contrast, dispersion media in gas phase systems are often referred to as carrier gases or mobile gases. Finally, in the case of solid dispersions, the dispersion medium can be referred to as a filler or matrix material. Overall, the term dispersion medium can be substituted with a more specific synonym depending on the physical state and nature of the dispersed particles involved.
