chaotropism
nounEtymology From chaos + -tropism, from Ancient Greek χάος (kháos, “vast chasm, void”). By surface analysis, chao- + -trope + -ism.
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Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Natural sciences, Physical sciences Physical The ability to disrupt hydrogen bonding, especially within or between biological molecules
- The chaotropism of chlorate is greater than that of sulfate.
- Related terms
- chaos, chaotropic