Definitions for hypotonic

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hypotonic hy·po·ton·ic

Spelling: [hahy-puh-ton-ik]

IPA: /ˌhaɪ pəˈtɒn ɪk/

Hypotonic is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Words with friends word worth 20 points.

You can make 277 anagrams from letters in hypotonic (chinoopty).

Definitions for hypotonic

adjective

1. Physiology. (of tissue) having less than the normal tone.
2. Physical Chemistry. noting a solution of lower osmotic pressure than another solution with which it is compared (opposed to hypertonic). Compare isotonic (def 1).

Origin of hypotonic

First recorded in 1890-95; hypo- + tonic

Examples for hypotonic

Under the influence of such a hypotonic solution the dry cells rapidly swell up, burst, and are dissolved.

In a hypotonic solution they swell up and burst, the hmoglobin dissolving in the liquid and colouring it red.

We have thus two poles of diffusion of contrary signs, a hypotonic pole at the water drop, and a hypertonic pole at the salt drop.

A bipolar field has a hypertonic pole or centre of concentration, and a hypotonic pole or centre of dilution.

It gains weight in a hypotonic solution, the water current setting towards the point of higher concentration.