Hyperosmotic

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    hypertonic
  2. 2
    Relating to hyperosmolarity
  3. 3
    Relating to hyperosmosis

Etymology

From hyper- + osmotic.

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