Antonyms for isotonic

Antonyms for (adj) isotonic

Main entry: isotonic

Definition: of or involving muscular contraction in which tension is constant while length changes

Antonyms: isometric

Definition: of or involving muscular contraction in which tension increases while length remains constant


Main entry: isosmotic, isotonic

Definition: (used of solutions) having the same or equal osmotic pressure

Antonyms: hypertonic

Definition: (of a solution) having a higher osmotic pressure than a comparison solution


Antonyms: hypotonic

Definition: (of a solution) having a lower osmotic pressure than a comparison solution


Main entry: isotonic

Definition: of two or more muscles; having equal tension

Antonyms: unlax, relax, unstrain, unwind, loosen up, make relaxed

Definition: cause to feel relaxed


Antonyms: unbend, loosen up, decompress, unwind, relax, slow down

Definition: become less tense, rest, or take one's ease


Antonyms: lax

Definition: lacking in strength or firmness or resilience


Antonyms: lax

Definition: pronounced with muscles of the tongue and jaw relatively relaxed (e.g., the vowel sound in `bet')


Antonyms: relaxed

Definition: without strain or anxiety


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