Chemistry: Solution of materials in a liquid The diverse meanings all stem from the state of being suspended in some form. Idiomatically, the common usage form implies a temporary situation. |
Examples of Suspension:
This is micronized iron as a suspension in water. There will be a general suspension of all bus services on Tuesday. Smith's suspension from playing football was caused by his inability to find the right playing field. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suspension_(vehicle) https://www.ee.usyd.edu.au/tutorials_online/matlab/examples/susp/susp.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suspension_of_disbelief |
![]() The front suspension components of a Ford Model T. |
![]() Flour suspended in water (appears light blue because blue light is scattered off the flour particles to a greater extent than red light) |
![]() Suspension of a circle. The original space is in blue, and the collapsed end points are in green. |
![]() A full suspension Mountain Bike. |
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