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hypotonic

/hɪˈpɒtɒnɪk/ adjective · British & US
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What does hypotonic mean?

adjective

Having a lower concentration of solutes than another solution, especially in a biological context. Describing a solution that has a lower concentration of solutes than another solution.

Example

"The hypotonic solution was used to dilute the concentrated saltwater."

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