HeyRuaHow to say “isotonic” in Irish
- Irish:
- iseatonach
- English:
- isotonic
- Word type:
- adjective
- More isotonic:
- níos iseatonaí
- Most isotonic:
- is iseatonaí
- Plural:
- iseatonacha
- Pronunciation:
- “ISH-a-tun-ach” /ˈɪʃətˠənˠəx/
What does “iseatonach” mean?
- isotonic
- Having the same concentration or osmotic pressure as another solution, such as body fluids.Also: of equal tension, equal concentration.
“Iseatonach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is iseatonach after tuaslagán (solution, masculine), after deoch (drink, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, iseatonacha.
More isotonic, most isotonic, very isotonic
Tá an tuaslagán seo níos iseatonaí ná an ceann eile. This solution is more isotonic than the other one.
| more isotonic | níos iseatonaí | in the past tense: ní b'iseatonaí |
|---|---|---|
| most isotonic | is iseatonaí | in the past tense: ab iseatonaí |
| as isotonic as | chomh hiseatonach le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very isotonic | an-iseatonach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too isotonic | ró-iseatonach | ró- lenites |
“Iseatonach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
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Isotonic in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for isotonic?
The Irish for isotonic is iseatonach (pronounced “ISH-a-tun-ach”). It comes after the noun: tuaslagán iseatonach, an isotonic solution; deoch iseatonach, an isotonic drink.
How do you say more isotonic and most isotonic in Irish?
níos iseatonaí is more isotonic and is iseatonaí is most isotonic. In the past tense they become ní b'iseatonaí and ab iseatonaí.
What is the plural of iseatonach?
With a plural noun iseatonach becomes iseatonacha: tuaslagáin iseatonacha, deochanna iseatonacha.
How do you say very isotonic in Irish?
an-iseatonach. Too isotonic is ró-iseatonach, and as isotonic as is chomh hiseatonach le.
Which preposition is used with 'iseatonach' to say isotonic with something?
Use 'le': tá an tuaslagán iseatonach le fuil, the solution is isotonic with blood.
What is the opposite of 'iseatonach'?
A stronger solution is 'hipeartonach' (hypertonic) and a weaker one is 'hipitonach' (hypotonic).
