chaotropism

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek χάος (kháos, “vast chasm, void”) (English chaos) +‎ -tropism.

Noun

chaotropism (uncountable)

  1. (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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