🇮🇳Hindi Source WordCode: HI

समसामयिक

Pronunciation / Transliteration: samasamayik

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Isotonic/ˌaɪ.səˈtoʊ.nɪk/
adjectiveCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇮🇳 Example Sentence in Hindi:

"समसामयिक समाधान चिकित्सा में उपयोग किए जाते हैं।"

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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Describing a solution that has the same osmotic pressure as another solution, typically a bodily fluid.

    "Isotonic solutions are often used in medical treatments to maintain fluid balance."
  2. 2

    Referring to muscle contractions that occur with a constant tension.

    "Isotonic exercises, such as weight lifting, help build muscle strength."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'isotonic' originates from the Greek roots 'iso-' meaning 'equal' and 'tonos' meaning 'tension'. It was first used in the early 20th century in the context of physiology to describe solutions that have the same osmotic pressure as bodily fluids.

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