English Explanatory Dictionary

osmoprotectant

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any osmolyte that helps an organism to survive osmotic stress.

Word forms

osmoprotectant osmoprotectants

Etymology

From osmo- + protectant.

Synonyms

osmoprotector
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