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Etymology

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chaos +‎ -tropism. From Ancient Greek χάος (kháos, vast chasm, void).

Noun

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chaotropism (uncountable)

  1. (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

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  • Voet & Voet Biochemistry 3rd Edition, 2004; p 265.