An electrolyte which gives ions of which at least one is of
colloidal size. This term therefore includes hydrophobic
sols, ionic
association colloids, and polyelectrolytes.
Source:
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