Heterodisperse

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-005238",
  "term": "Heterodisperse",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "Describing a system, such as a colloid or polymer solution, in which the dispersed particles or molecules exhibit a range of different sizes, shapes, or molecular weights. This contrasts with a monodisperse system, where all particles are essentially identical. The degree of heterodispersity can be quantified by statistical measures like the polydispersity index.",
  "subject": "Physical and Biophysical Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "colloidal"
  ],
  "references": [
    "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 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac197231040577)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/heterodisperse/"
}