| − | A [[solution]] in which the [[concentration]] of [[solute|solutes]] is greater than that of the [[cell]] which resides in the solution.<ref>Wile, Dr. Jay L. ''Exploring Creation With Biology''. Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 1998</ref> | + | A '''hypertonic solution''' is a [[solution]] in which the [[concentration]] of [[solute|solutes]] is greater than that of the [[cell]] which resides in the solution.<ref>Wile, Dr. Jay L. ''Exploring Creation With Biology''. Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 1998</ref> |