What does hypertonic mean?
Hypertonic means (of a solution) Having a greater osmotic pressure than another..
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(of a solution) Having a greater osmotic pressure than another..
Use hypertonic when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Hypertonic means (of a solution) Having a greater osmotic pressure than another..
The closest synonym depends on the sentence and intended sense.
Possible antonyms include hypotonic, isotonic, isosmotic.
Use hypertonic where its definition matches the intended context.
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