Polyelectrolyte

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-021507",
  "term": "Polyelectrolyte",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "A chemical formed by the union of many monomers (a molecule of low molecular weight). Polymers are used with other chemical coagulants to aid in binding small suspended particles to larger chemical flocs for their removal from water. All polyelectrolytes are polymers, but not all polymers are polyelectrolytes.",
  "subject": "Laws, regulations and executive orders",
  "references": [
    "Drinking Water Technical & Legal Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/polyelectrolyte/"
}