hypotonic
[hahy-puh-ton-ik]
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adjective
Physiology. (of tissue) having less than the normal tone.
Physical Chemistry. noting a solution of lower osmotic pressure than another solution with which it is compared (opposed to hypertonic).Compare isotonic(def 1).
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In a hypotonic solution they swell up and burst, the hmoglobin dissolving in the liquid and colouring it red.
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Under the influence of such a hypotonic solution the dry cells rapidly swell up, burst, and are dissolved.
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It gains weight in a hypotonic solution, the water current setting towards the point of higher concentration.
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A bipolar field has a hypertonic pole or centre of concentration, and a hypotonic pole or centre of dilution.
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We have thus two poles of diffusion of contrary signs, a hypotonic pole at the water drop, and a hypertonic pole at the salt drop.
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hypotonic
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