"hypertonic" 怎么发音
word
ˌhaɪpɝˈtɑnɪk
hy-per-TAH-nik
hˌaɪpətˈɒnɪk
hy-puh-TON-ik
释义
Describes a solution with a higher concentration of dissolved substances (solute) than another solution, causing water to move out of cells placed in it. Used mainly in biology and medicine.
IPA 音标
美式英语
ˌhaɪpɝˈtɑnɪk
英式英语
hˌaɪpətˈɒnɪk
简化发音
美式
hy-per-TAH-nik
英式
hy-puh-TON-ik
语境中听
When a cell is placed in a hypertonic solution, it loses water.
A hypertonic environment makes red blood cells shrink.
Doctors use hypertonic saline in some medical treatments.
Be careful—using a hypertonic solution can dehydrate your cells quickly.