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polyelectrolyte
Noun
- a substance consisting of large molecules with ionizable groups, especially one that is soluble in water. Polyelectrolytes are used in various industrial processes and have applications in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and water treatment.
- a type of polymer that carries an electric charge due to ionizable groups present in its structure. Polyelectrolytes can be either positively charged (cationic) or negatively charged (anionic).
Example sentences:
- The polyelectrolyte is commonly used in wastewater treatment plants to remove pollutants.
- The new polyelectrolyte coating applied to the medical device improved its resistance to bacterial colonization.
- When dissolved in water, the polyelectrolyte forms a gel-like substance.
Adjective
- pertaining to or characteristic of polyelectrolytes; having the properties of a polyelectrolyte.
Example sentence:
- The anionic polyelectrolyte solution showed excellent flocculating properties.
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