Source: wikibot/partition-coefficient
= Partition coefficient
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The partition coefficient, often denoted as \\( K \\), is a ratio that describes how a solute partitions between two immiscible phases, typically a hydrophobic (organic) solvent and water. It is a measure of the solute's hydrophobicity or lipophilicity, indicating its tendency to dissolve in either phase.