colligative

adjective

col·​li·​ga·​tive ˈkä-lə-ˌgā-tiv  kə-ˈli-gə- 

: depending on the number of particles (such as molecules) and not on the nature of the particles

pressure is a colligative property

Word History

First Known Use

1901, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

colligative

adjective

col·​li·​ga·​tive ˈkäl-ə-ˌgāt-iv 

: depending on the number of particles (as molecules) and not on the nature of the particles

pressure is a colligative property