TONICITY


Meaning of TONICITY in English

I. tōˈnisəd.ē, -ətē, -i noun

( -es )

Etymology: tonic (I) + -ity

1. : the condition or property of possessing muscular, systemic, mental, or moral tone : vigor , health

2. : muscular tonus

3. : normal responsiveness of a plant to external stimuli

II. noun

: the osmotic pressure of a solution

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