chaotropism
English
editEtymology
editchaos + -tropism. From Ancient Greek χάος (kháos, “vast chasm, void”).
Noun
editchaotropism (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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editReferences
edit- Voet & Voet Biochemistry 3rd Edition, 2004; p 265.