isotonic

adjective

iso·​ton·​ic ˌī-sə-ˈtä-nik How to pronounce isotonic (audio)
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
isotonically adverb
isotonicity noun

Examples of isotonic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Cleansing with paint thinner and isotonic saline solution was necessary. Discover Magazine, 19 Nov. 2019 Solution: The solution that is packaged with neti pots includes an isotonic solution of salt water. Caroline Thomason, Verywell Health, 15 Dec. 2023 Includes the value of in-kind products and services provided as part of a corporate sponsorship (e.g., equipment, apparel, soft drinks, water and isotonic products). Usa Today Sports, USA TODAY, 14 Oct. 2021

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Word History

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First Known Use

1891, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of isotonic was in 1891

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“Isotonic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/isotonic. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.

Medical Definition

isotonic

adjective
iso·​ton·​ic ˌī-sə-ˈtän-ik How to pronounce isotonic (audio)
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
isotonically adverb
isotonicity noun
plural isotonicities
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