hyperosmotic en · ADJ
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *úp Proto-Indo-European *-er Proto-Indo-European *upér Proto-Hellenic *hupér Ancient Greek ῠ̔πέρ (hŭpér) Ancient Greek ῠ̔περ- (hŭper-)der. English hyper- English osmotic English hyperosmotic From hyper- + osmotic.
Meanings
- hypertonic
- Relating to hyperosmolarity
- Relating to hyperosmosis
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more hyperosmotic | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most hyperosmotic | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |