colloidal electrolyte

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An electrolyte which gives ions of which at least one is of
colloidal
size. This term therefore includes hydrophobic
sols
, ionic
association
colloids
, and polyelectrolytes.
Source:
PAC, 1972, 31, 577. (Manual of Symbols and Terminology for Physicochemical Quantities and Units, Appendix II: Definitions, Terminology and Symbols in Colloid and Surface Chemistry) on page 607 [Terms] [Paper]