isotonic in French

isotonic in French is isotonique — isotonic means of a solution, having the same concentration of dissolved particles as the fluid it is compared with, usually blood or the inside of a cell, so that water does not move across the cell membrane in either direction.

isotonic in French

isotonique

adj

(of two solutions) Having the same osmotic pressure.

What does "isotonic" mean?

adjective Of a solution, having the same concentration of dissolved particles as the fluid it is compared with, usually blood or the inside of a cell, so that water does not move across the cell membrane in either direction.
"Saline at 0.9 per cent is isotonic with human blood."
adjective Of a sports drink, formulated with roughly the same particle concentration as body fluids so that it is absorbed quickly while replacing fluid, salts and some carbohydrate.
"She switched to an isotonic drink for runs over an hour."
adjective Of muscle contraction, occurring while the muscle changes length against a constant load, as in lifting a weight through a range of motion.
"Bicep curls are an isotonic exercise; a plank is isometric."

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

isotonic in a sentence

Saline at 0.9 per cent is isotonic with human blood.
Red blood cells keep their shape in an isotonic solution.
She switched to an isotonic drink for runs over an hour.
Bicep curls are an isotonic exercise; a plank is isometric.

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What is "isotonic" in French?

"isotonic" in French is isotonique. isotonic means: Of a solution, having the same concentration of dissolved particles as the fluid it is compared with, usually blood or the inside of a cell, so that water does not move across the cell membrane in either direction.

How do you use "isotonic" in a sentence?

Example: "Saline at 0.9 per cent is isotonic with human blood." In French, "isotonic" is isotonique.

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