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hypertonic

hy·per·ton·ic

hypertonic

 
pronunciation:
haI pr ta nihk
part of speech: adjective
definition 1: in chemistry, (of a solution) having a higher osmotic pressure than another solution.
definition 2: in physiology, of or pertaining to high tension in tissue, such as muscle tissue or arteries.