"osmoprotectant" meaning in English

See osmoprotectant in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: osmoprotectants [plural]
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  1. (biochemistry) Any osmolyte that helps an organism to survive osmotic stress. Synonyms: osmoprotector

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