Hypertonic solution

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 A hypertonic solution is where the osmolarity of the solution outside of the cell is greater then the osmolarity of the solution inside the cell[1]. This leads to water exiting the cell causing the cell to shrink,which could lead in some cases to crenation of cells.

References

  1. ↑ Hardin Jeff, Bertoni Gregory, Kleinsmith Lewis J. Becker's World of the cell. 9th Edition, Upper Saddle River: Pearson. 2017
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