chaotropism

English

Etymology

From chaos +‎ -tropism, from Ancient Greek χάος (kháos, “vast chasm, void”). By surface analysis, chao- +‎ -trope +‎ -ism.

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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