Meaning of the word isotonic in English
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isotonic
US /aɪ.səˈtɑː.nɪk/
UK /aɪ.səˈtɒn.ɪk/
Adjective
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denoting or relating to a solution having the same osmotic pressure as some other solution, especially one in a cell or a body fluid.
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Athletes often drink isotonic sports drinks to rehydrate.
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An isotonic solution has the same concentration of solutes as blood plasma.
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relating to muscular contraction in which the muscle shortens while generating a constant force.
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Isotonic exercises involve movement, like lifting weights.
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During an isotonic contraction, the muscle length changes.
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