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isosmotic

/ˌaɪ.soʊzˈmɒt.ɪk/

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adjective

/ˌaɪ.soʊzˈmɒt.ɪk/C2formalscientific
  • ruОписывает раствор, имеющий такое же осмотическое давление, как и другой раствор, обычно используется в биологическом и химическом контексте.

Describes a solution having the same osmotic pressure as another solution, typically used in biological and chemical contexts.

  1. Equal osmotic pressureC2formalscientific

    Describes a solution that has the same osmotic pressure as another solution, typically a bodily fluid.

    ruРавное осмотическое давление

    • The intravenous fluid was made isosmotic with blood plasma to prevent cell damage.
    • An isosmotic solution does not cause water to move into or out of cells.
    • The lab prepared an isosmotic saline solution for the experiment.

    Synonymsisotonic

Forms
  • more isosmotic comparative form
  • most isosmotic superlative form