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zwitterionic

  • a word derived from zwitterion.
    zwitterion
    noun
    an ion with both a positive and a negative charge.

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The researchers used molecular design to engineer over 500 candidate organic molecules they call "soft-hard zwitterionic trappers."

From Science Daily ● Nov. 22, 2024

By analyzing the protonation/deprotonation of glycine molecules, the researchers observed a hydrophobic water/water interface close to the metal surface, leading to a destabilization of zwitterionic forms of glycine.

From Science Daily ● Apr. 11, 2024

Pan described the designer lipids as "zwitterionic," meaning they have near neutral charge on the nanoparticle's shell.

From Science Daily ● Mar. 11, 2024

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