Isosmotic refers to a state where the concentration of solutes is the same inside and outside of a cell or a membrane. Antonyms of isosmotic include hyperosmotic and hyposmotic. Hyperosmotic refers to a state where the concentration of solutes is greater outside of the cell or membrane, while hyposmotic refers to a state where the concentration of solutes is lower outside of the cell or membrane. In hyperosmotic conditions, water will flow out of the cell or membrane to try to achieve equilibrium, while in hyposmotic conditions, water will flow into the cell or membrane. Understanding these antonyms is important in understanding osmosis and the movement of water and solutes across membranes.

What are the antonyms for Isosmotic?

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