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səˈtɒn adjective
1.
Also, isosmotic. Physical Chemistry. noting or pertaining to solutions characterized by equal osmotic pressure. Compare hypertonic ( def 2 ), hypotonic ( def 2 ).
2.
Physiology.
a.
noting or pertaining to a solution containing the same salt concentration as mammalian blood.
b.
noting or pertaining to a muscular contraction in which constant tension continues while the length of the muscle decreases, as during mechanical work.
3.
Music. of or characterized by equal tones.
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isotonic (ˌaɪsəʊˈtɒnɪk) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | physiol (of two or more muscles) having equal tension |
| 2. | (of a drink) designed to replace the fluid and salts lost from the body during strenuous exercise |
| 3. | hypertonic Compare hypotonic Also: isosmotic (of two solutions) having the same osmotic pressure, commonly having physiological osmotic pressure |
| 4. | music of, relating to, or characterized by the equal intervals of the well-tempered scale: isotonic tuning |
| isotonicity | |
| —n | |
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isotonic i·so·ton·ic (ī'sə-tŏn'ĭk)
adj.
Of equal tension.
Isosmotic.
Having the same concentration of solutes as the blood.
Of or involving muscular contraction in which the muscle remains under relatively constant tension while its length changes.
i'so·to·nic'i·ty (-tə-nĭs'ĭ-tē) n.
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