isotonic

adjective

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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Other Words from isotonic

isotonically \ ˌī-sə-ˈtä-ni-k(ə-)lē

\ adverb

isotonicity \ ˌī-sə-tō-ˈni-sə-tē

\ noun

Examples of isotonic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 See More

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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

Other Words from isotonic

isotonically \ -i-k(ə-)lē

\ adverb

isotonicity \ -tō-ˈnis-ət-ē

\ noun, plural isotonicities