Hypotonic

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /hʌɪpÉ™(ÊŠ)ˈtÉ’nɪk/

Origin

From - + tonic.

Full definition of hypotonic

Adjective

1. (of a solution) Having a lower osmotic pressure than another.
2. (medicine) Showing less than normal tension in the muscles or muscle tissue.
• 1983, Lawrence Durrell, Sebastian, Faber & Faber 2004 (Avignon Quintet), p. 1053:But always he went the full length, crying until he was completely exhausted, worn out, hypotonic.

Antonyms

• hypertonic