Meaning of hypotonic in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˌhaɪpəˈtɑnɪk/

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1. Qualitative Adjective

   hypotonic

   Definitions

   1. (of living tissue) lacking normal tone or tension

   Antonyms

   • hypertonic
2. 2. (of a solution) having a lower osmotic pressure than a comparison solution

   Antonyms

   • isotonic
   • isosmotic
   • hypertonic

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