Isosmotic (Adjective)
Meaning
(used of solutions) having the same or equal osmotic pressure.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The isosmotic solution was carefully prepared to match the osmotic pressure of the cell's internal environment.
- In order to maintain cell viability, the culture medium was adjusted to be isosmotic with the cells' natural surroundings.
- The researcher created an isosmotic solution to study the effects of solute concentration on cell membrane permeability.
- Isosmotic solutions are essential for preserving the structural integrity of cells during experiments.
- The blood cells were suspended in an isosmotic solution to prevent them from shrinking or swelling due to osmotic imbalances.