kosmotropic en · ADJ
Etymology
From Ancient Greek κόσμος (kósmos, “order”) + -tropic.
Meanings
- Describing ions (normally small, with a high charge density) that stabilize intermolecular interactions in water, especially by stabilizing hydrogen bonds
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more kosmotropic | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most kosmotropic | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |