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A depletion force is an entropic force that arises between large colloidal particles that are suspended in a dilute solution of smaller, nonadsorbing sols, called depletants.[1] The depletion force arises from an increase in osmotic pressure of the surrounding solution when colloidal particles get close enough such that depletant sols cannot fit inbetween them.[2] Depletion forces are generally attractive, resulting in flocculation, but may be repulsive at larger distances and higher depletant concentration.[1]
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Depletant sols include polymers, micelles, ink, mud, or paint dispersed in a continuous phase.[1][3]