hydrotropic

[ hahy-druh-trop-ik, -troh-pik ]

adjective

1. Biology. turning or tending in a particular direction with reference to moisture.

Word History and Origins

Origin of hydrotropic¹

First recorded in 1915–20; hydro- ¹ + -tropic

Example Sentences

It’s difficult to test that hypothesis experimentally, Hyman admits, because it is challenging to manipulate ATP’s hydrotropic properties without also affecting its energy function.

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