Question

define hypertonic solution

Answer 1

A hypertonic solution is a solution with a higher concentration of solute (dissolved substance) than some other, specified solution (and which therefore has a higher osmotic pressure than the othersolution). The solution with the lower concentration is then termed hypotonic.

Answer 2

Any solution with a higher salt concentration than normal body cells so that the water is drawn out of the cells by osmosis; any solution with a higher osmotic pressure than another solution.