noun
tonicity
Tonicity (noun) means the natural tension or firmness found in a muscle or organ.
noun
1
The natural tension or firmness found in a muscle or organ.
2
In science, how strongly the dissolved particles in a liquid draw water across a membrane.
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Etymology
Formed from tonic and -ity.
Synonyms
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atonicity
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What is the meaning of tonicity?
"tonicity" (noun) means the natural tension or firmness found in a muscle or organ.
What is another word for tonicity?
Other words for "tonicity" include tone, tonus.
What is the opposite of tonicity?
The opposite of "tonicity" is atonicity.
What are the different meanings of tonicity?
"tonicity" has 2 main meanings: 1. The natural tension or firmness found in a muscle or organ; 2. In science, how strongly the dissolved particles in a liquid draw water across a membrane.
