Hypotonic definition
(chemistry) Having the lower osmotic pressure of two solutions.
adjective
Having less than normal tone or tension, as of muscles or arteries.
adjective
Having abnormally low tension or tone, esp. of the muscles.
adjective
Having an osmotic pressure lower than that of an isotonic solution.
adjective
Having less than normal tone or tension, as of muscles or arteries.
adjective
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(chemistry) Having the lower osmotic pressure of two solutions.
adjective
(of a solution) Having a lower osmotic pressure than another.
adjective
Origin of hypotonic
- From hypo- + tonic.
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