chaotropic en · ADJ
Etymology
From chao- + -tropic. By surface analysis, chao- + -trope + -ic.
Meanings
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(physical) That disrupts hydrogen bonds, especially within or between biological molecules.
The chaotropic salt inactivated the catalytic function of the peptide.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more chaotropic | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most chaotropic | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |
Antonyms
Deriveds
nonchaotropic · antichaotropic
Relateds
chaotropy · chaotropism · chaotolerant · chaotrope · chaophilic