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Meaning of hypertonic in English
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/ˌhaɪpərˈtɑnɪk/
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Qualitative Adjective
hypertonic
Definitions
1.
(of living tissue) in a state of abnormally high tension
Examples
« hypertonic muscle tissue »
Antonyms
hypotonic
2.
(of a solution) having a higher osmotic pressure than a comparison solution
Antonyms
hypotonic
isotonic
isosmotic