Etymology

osmoprotectant

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Today it means: Any osmolyte that helps an organism to survive osmotic stress. Full definition →

English protectant ← Ancient Greek ὠσμός (ōsmós)
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  1. Ancient Greekὠθέω (ōthéō)
  2. Ancient Greekὠσμός (ōsmós)
  3. Englishosmo-
  4. Englishprotect
  5. Englishprotectant
  6. English todayosmoprotectant

From osmo- + protectant.

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