Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

isoelectric

Adjective

/ˌaɪsəʊɪˈlɛktrɪk/

Definition

Relating to a state in which a molecule has no net electric charge.

Examples

The isoelectric point of a protein is the pH at which it carries no net charge.
During the electrophoresis experiment, substances migrate until they reach their isoelectric points.
Understanding the isoelectric nature of atoms can be critical for studying ionic bonds.

Meaning

In chemistry and physics, isoelectric refers to the condition where a substance exhibits no electrical charge due to a balance between positive and negative charges.