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Definition of zeta potential

: the potential difference across an electric double layer usually between a solid surface and a liquid

— called also electrokinetic potential

— compare streaming potential

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“Zeta potential.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zeta%20potential. Accessed 25 Sep. 2022.

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