osmoprotectant

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English[edit]

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Etymology[edit]

osmo- +‎ protectant

Noun[edit]

osmoprotectant (plural osmoprotectants)

  1. (biochemistry) Any osmolyte that helps an organism to survive osmotic stress.
    Synonym: osmoprotector
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