See Also: ionotropy(dictionary)

ionotropy (iou)



ionotropy noun. E20.
[from ION + -O- + Greek tropia turning (from trepein turn) + -Y3.]
Chemistry.
1. Tautomerism occurring through the migration of part of the molecule as an ion. E20.
2. The ordering of particles in a gel that results when an electrolyte is added to a colloidal suspension. M20.
ionotropic adjective pertaining to or exhibiting ionotropy M20.