English

Adjective

chaotropic ‎(comparative more chaotropic, superlative most chaotropic)

1. (chemistry) That disrupts hydrogen bonds, especially within or between biological molecules

   The chaotropic salt inactivated the catalytic function of the peptide.‎

Related terms

• chaotropism

Antonyms

• kosmotropic

References

• Voet & Voet Biochemistry 3rd Edition, 2004; p 265.