polyelectrolyte
noun
poly·elec·tro·lyte
ˌpä-lē-ə-ˈlek-trə-ˌlīt 
: a substance of high molecular weight (such as a protein) that is an electrolyte
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The team started with a material known as polyelectrolyte gel, which is known for its ability to expand in water – a property that’s familiar to anyone who’s ever had to change a wet diaper.
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polyelectrolyte
noun
poly·elec·tro·lyte
ˌpäl-ē-ə-ˈlek-trə-ˌlīt
: a substance of high molecular weight (as a protein) that is an electrolyte
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