Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or being a property of a solution that depends on the number of solute particles rather than their identity or chemical properties.

“Colligative properties include vapor pressure lowering and boiling-point elevation.”

2. noun

a property of a solution that depends on the number of solute particles rather than their identity or chemical properties.

“Colligative properties are an important aspect of physical chemistry.”

3. noun

a characteristic of a solution that depends on the concentration of solute particles.

“Colligative properties are used to describe the behavior of solutions in various chemical reactions.”