hypotonic
/hahy-puh-ton-ik/US // ˌhaɪ pəˈtɒn ɪk //UK // (ˌhaɪpəˈtɒnɪk) //
低渗,低张性,低张力,低渗性
Definitions
adj.形容词 adjective
- 1
- : Physiology. having less than the normal tone.
- : Physical Chemistry. noting a solution of lower osmotic pressure than another solution with which it is compared.Compare isotonic.
Examples
In a hypotonic solution they swell up and burst, the hmoglobin dissolving in the liquid and colouring it red.
These give it an osmotic pressure which prevents the deleterious effects of a strongly hypotonic liquid.
Under the influence of such a hypotonic solution the dry cells rapidly swell up, burst, and are dissolved.
It gains weight in a hypotonic solution, the water current setting towards the point of higher concentration.
A bipolar field has a hypertonic pole or centre of concentration, and a hypotonic pole or centre of dilution.
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