ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Chaotropism

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Chaotropism is a noun meaning (biochemistry, physical chemistry) The ability to disrupt hydrogen bonding, especially within or between biological molecules.

Meaning

(biochemistry, physical chemistry) The ability to disrupt hydrogen bonding, especially within or between biological molecules.

Example Sentences

The chaotropism of chlorate is greater than that of sulfate.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include chemotropism, heterotacticity, morphotropism, histotropism, halotropism, organotropism.

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