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Isotonic literally translates to "equal tension." It means that two substances have the same concentration of a solute.
adjective Physiology 1 (of muscle action) taking place with normal contraction. 2 denoting or relating to a solution having the same osmotic pressure as some other solution, esp. one in a cell or a body fluid. • (of a drink) containing essential salts and minerals in the same concentration as in the body and intended to replace those lost as a result of sweating during vigorous exercise.

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It is considered isotonic in relation to another solutionwhen its water potential is equal. Therefore there should be no net movement of water (osmosis) if a partially permeable membrane is placed between the solutions.

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The concentration of solutes is the same inside and outside the cell. So stuff will pass throught the cell and exit in equal quantity.

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These two solutions have identical osmotic pressure.

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