chaotropism
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
chaos + -tropism. From Ancient Greek χάος (kháos, “vast chasm, void”).
Noun[edit]
chaotropism (uncountable)
- (biochemistry, physical chemistry) The ability to disrupt hydrogen bonding, especially within or between biological molecules
- The chaotropism of chlorate is greater than that of sulfate.
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References[edit]
- Voet & Voet Biochemistry 3rd Edition, 2004; p 265.