In controlled-potential coulometry and related techniques, the empirically evaluated
constant of proportionality defined by the equation
where

is the
bulk concentration of the substance B, and

is the rate of change of that concentration, resulting from the consumption of B by
reduction or
oxidation at the
working electrode.
Source:
PAC, 1985, 57, 1491
(Recommended terms, symbols, and definitions for electroanalytical chemistry (Recommendations
1985))
on page 1501