Antonyms of adj hypertonic

2 senses of hypertonic

Sense 1
hypertonic (vs. hypotonic) -- ((of living tissue) in a state of abnormally high tension; "hypertonic muscle tissue")

hypotonic (vs. hypertonic) -- ((of living tissue) lacking normal tone or tension)

Sense 2
hypertonic (vs. hypotonic) (vs. isotonic) -- ((of a solution) having a higher osmotic pressure than a comparison solution)

hypotonic (vs. isotonic) (vs. hypertonic) -- ((of a solution) having a lower osmotic pressure than a comparison solution)
isotonic (vs. hypertonic) (vs. hypotonic), isosmotic -- ((used of solutions) having the same or equal osmotic pressure)

Similarity of adj hypertonic

2 senses of hypertonic

Sense 1
hypertonic (vs. hypotonic) -- ((of living tissue) in a state of abnormally high tension; "hypertonic muscle tissue")

Sense 2
hypertonic (vs. hypotonic) (vs. isotonic) -- ((of a solution) having a higher osmotic pressure than a comparison solution)