chaotropism

== English == === Etymology === From chaos +‎ -tropism, from Ancient Greek χάος (kháos, “vast chasm, void”). By surface analysis, chao- +‎ -trope +‎ -ism. === Noun === chaotropism (uncountable) (biochemistry, physical chemistry) The ability to disrupt hydrogen bonding, especially within or between biological molecules The chaotropism of chlorate is greater than that of sulfate. ==== Related terms ==== chaos chaotropic === References === Voet & Voet Biochemistry 3rd Edition, 2004; p 265.