English adjective: hypertonic | |||
1. | hypertonic (of living tissue) in a state of abnormally high tension | ||
Samples | Hypertonic muscle tissue. | ||
Antonyms | hypotonic | ||
2. | hypertonic (of a solution) having a higher osmotic pressure than a comparison solution | ||
Antonyms | isosmotic, isotonic, hypotonic | ||