anisotonic

anisotonic
Not having equal tension; having unequal osmotic pressure. [aniso- + G. tonus, tension]

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an·iso·ton·ic (an-i″so-tonґik) 1. showing a variation in tonicity or tension. 2. having an osmotic pressure differing from that of a solution with which it is compared.

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