Collector

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-002209",
  "term": "Collector",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A substance or device used to gather or concentrate a specific component from a mixture. In environmental chemistry, it can refer to a chemical agent that selectively adsorbs or reacts with a target pollutant, or a physical apparatus designed to capture airborne particles. Examples include filters for aerosols or reagents for specific ions.",
  "synonyms": [
    "scavenger"
  ],
  "subject": "Chemistry and the Environment",
  "see_also": [
    "scavenger",
    "micro"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1990, 62, 2167. 'Glossary of atmospheric chemistry terms (Recommendations 1990)' on page 2181 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199062112167)",
    "Orange Book, 2nd ed., p. 84 (https://media.iupac.org/publications/analytical_compendium/)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/collector/"
}