What does "osmoprotector" mean?

Any material that provides osmoprotection.

What is a synonym for "osmoprotector"?

Common synonyms include: osmoprotectant.

Osmoprotector

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Noun

1
Any material that provides osmoprotection.
"Compatible osmoprotectors, such as glycine betaine (GB) and proline (Pro) (10, 11), allow the bacteria to support even stronger concentrations of NaCl."

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osmoprotectant

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"Compatible osmoprotectors, such as glycine betaine (GB) and proline (Pro) (10, 11), allow the bacteria to support even stronger concentrations of NaCl."

Etymology

From osmo- + protector.

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