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Meaning of hypertonic in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌhaɪpərˈtɑnɪk/

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  1. Qualitative Adjective

    hypertonic

    Definitions

    1. (of living tissue) in a state of abnormally high tension

    Examples

    • « hypertonic muscle tissue »

    Antonyms

    • hypotonic
  2. 2. (of a solution) having a higher osmotic pressure than a comparison solution

    Antonyms

    • hypotonic
    • isotonic
    • isosmotic

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