heterotropic

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Concerning an effect in one entity that is controlled or influenced by a separate entity, such as when one ligand influences the binding of another ligand.
  2. Concerning a process that abnormally takes place outside of its normal system as well as within its normal system.
  3. Arising from the interaction of separate people or entities.

Word forms

heterotropic

Etymology

From hetero- + tropic.

Synonyms

heterotrope

Antonyms

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