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Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Describing ions (normally small, with a high charge density) that stabilize intermolecular interactions in water, especially by stabilizing hydrogen bonds

Antonyms

All antonyms

chaotropic

Etymology

From Ancient Greek κόσμος (kósmos, “order”) + -tropic.

Related phrases

hydrogen bond

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