chaotropism

English

Etymology

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

Noun

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.

References

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