isotonic

iso·ton·ic | \ ˌī-sə-ˈtä-nik

Definition of isotonic

1 : of, relating to, or being muscular contraction in the absence of significant resistance, with marked shortening of muscle fibers, and without great increase in muscle tone — compare isometric

2 : isosmotic —used of solutions

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Recent Examples on the Web Many do so clutching bottles of the isotonic beverage. — The Economist, "Taking sides in Hong Kong’s protests presents opportunities for firms," 18 July 2019 His parents, Paul and Brigitte, a medical physicist, and girlfriend, Nina Almer, are the ones who will drive behind with food supplies, isotonic drinks, spare wheels and, of course, his MP3 players. — Aimee Lewis, CNN, "Extreme Cuba: 1,450 kilometers in 57 hours on two wheels ... listening to one song on repeat," 18 July 2017

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“Isotonic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/isotonic. Accessed 19 Feb. 2020.

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isotonic

adjective

iso·ton·ic | \ ˌī-sə-ˈtän-ik

Medical Definition of isotonic

1 : of, relating to, or exhibiting equal osmotic pressure isotonic solutions — compare hypertonic sense 2, hypotonic sense 2

2 : of, relating to, or being muscular contraction in the absence of significant resistance, with marked shortening of muscle fibers, and without great increase in muscle tone — compare isometric sense 2