isosmotic

9.8

Having the same concentration of dissolved substances as another solution

adjective
/ˌaɪsoʊˈsmɒtɪk/

Specialized

: isosmótico

The saline solution was isosmotic to human blood, making it safe for intravenous infusions.

Examples

To prevent dehydration of the tissue, an isosmotic environment was maintained during the experiment.
Researchers compared the reaction of cells placed in isosmotic and hyperosmotic solutions.
The isosmotic solution maintained equilibrium across the membrane.
Is the fluid isosmotic with the surrounding environment?
The saline solution was isosmotic to human blood, making it safe for intravenous infusions.
To prevent dehydration of the tissue, an isosmotic environment was maintained during the experiment.
Researchers compared the reaction of cells placed in isosmotic and hyperosmotic solutions.

Synonyms

isotonic

vsisosmotic

Specialized

6.8

A liquid with the same salt and water balance as human blood

is used for solutions matching pressure when separated by a semipermeable membrane

Compounds

isosmotic solution

Specialized

5.3

A liquid with the same amount of dissolved particles as blood or body fluids

How Osmotic

osmotic

Specialized

3 7.6

isosmotic

Specialized

9.8

Surface Forms

isosmotic positive

Morphology

isosmotic = osmotic (semi-transparent) = iso + osmotic

Prefixation of the technical combining form 'iso-' onto 'osmotic' yields 'isosmotic'; the meaning is predictable to learners familiar with scientific terms but 'iso-' is not a common everyday prefix for average B1 learners.

Etymology

The word isosmotic comes from the prefix iso- meaning 'equal' and osmotic, from osmosis, where osmos meant 'a push' of water. So isosmotic means two solutions give the same 'push' on water, that is, they have the same osmotic pressure and water does not move between them.