partition coefficient

noun

The ratio of the equilibrium concentrations of a solute in two immiscible solvents.

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Meanings

nounpartition coefficient (plural partition coefficients)

plural partition coefficients

  1. chemistryThe ratio of the equilibrium concentrations of a solute in two immiscible solvents.
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