polyelectrolyte

American  

[pol-ee-i-lek-truh-lahyt] / ˌpɒl i ɪˈlɛk trəˌlaɪt /

noun

Chemistry.

1. an electrolyte of high molecular weight, usually polymeric, either natural or synthetic.

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Etymology

Origin of polyelectrolyte

First recorded in 1945–50; poly- + electrolyte

Example Sentences

The nanocubes, which were made following a previously published protocol, were immobilized on the polyelectrolyte surface by brief exposure to the colloidal solution followed by rinsing with water and drying under a stream of nitrogen.

From Nature • Dec. 11, 2012

The thickness of the polyelectrolyte layer was measured before deposition of the nanocubes using a J. A. Woolam Co.

From Nature • Dec. 11, 2012