hypertonic

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From hyper- +‎ tonic.

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hypertonic (comparative more hypertonic, superlative most hypertonic)

  1. (of a solution) Having a greater osmotic pressure than another.
  2. (anatomy) Having a very high muscular tension; spastic.

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