HYPERTONIC SOLUTION
(noun)
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Hypertonic Solution.
Definitions
Hypertonic Solution - as a noun
Any solution with a higher salt concentration than normal body cells so that the water is drawn out of the cells by osmosis.
Example: "A hypertonic solution has higher osmotic pressure than another solution."
Example Sentences
"A hypertonic solution is often used in medical settings to treat certain types of dehydration."
"When a blood cell is placed in a hypertonic solution, water molecules leave the cell causing it to shrink."
"In biology experiments, a hypertonic solution is sometimes used to study osmosis."
"To preserve food, it can be immersed in a hypertonic solution to prevent bacterial growth."
"Some athletes use hypertonic solutions during intense workouts to replenish electrolytes and nutrients."