Osmoprotectant
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Osmoprotectant is a noun meaning (biochemistry) Any osmolyte that helps an organism to survive osmotic stress.
Meaning
(biochemistry) Any osmolyte that helps an organism to survive osmotic stress.
Word Forms
- osmoprotectants
Synonyms for osmoprotectant
Depending on context, synonyms include osmoprotector.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include osmolyte, osmostabilizer, osmoticum, osmolite, osmotin, osmoeffector.
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