Definitions for isotonic
isotonic
i·so·ton·ic
Spelling: [ahy-suh-ton-ik]
IPA: /ˌaɪ səˈtɒn ɪk/
Isotonic is a 8 letter English word.
It's valid Scrabble word worth 10 points.
It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.
You can make 166 anagrams from letters in isotonic (ciinoost).
Definitions for isotonic
adjective
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Also, isosmotic. Physical Chemistry. noting or pertaining to solutions characterized by equal osmotic pressure.
Compare hypertonic (def 2), hypotonic (def 2).
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Physiology.
noting or pertaining to a solution containing the same salt concentration as mammalian blood.
noting or pertaining to a muscular contraction in which constant tension continues while the length of the muscle decreases, as during mechanical work.
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Music. of or characterized by equal tones.
Origin of isotonic
1820-30; Greek isóton(os) having equal accent or tone (see iso-, tone) + -ic
Examples for isotonic
All nose lotions should be alkaline, and isotonic with the blood plasma.
Normal saline solution is isotonic with the body cells and hence is employed as the vehicle.
Take, for instance, two isotonic solutions, one of salt and another of sugar.
It may be objected that segmentation is also produced by a solution which is isotonic with sea water.