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  • adjective chemistry Describing the isothermal isobaric reversible dissolution of a system of three or more components to form a saturated solution; typically describes the dissolution of a mixed salt in its own water of crystallization

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Examples

  • I had an acute dystonic reaction to a prescription medication six years ago, which eventually resulted in me developing something called tardive generalized dystonia.

    H1N1 Tyler 2009

  • I begin to wonder about your vehemence, have you ever heard the term ego-dystonic homosexuality?

    On Same-Sex Couples and Catfish Derbies 2009

  • He will never be a normal child, but it is possible, while he is still so small, to forget this and to mistake his strange dystonic dance for purpose of a kind.

    Between Expectations Md Meghan Maclean Weir 2011

  • Second, I've had a dystonic reaction to medication as has my daughter.

    H1N1 Tyler 2009

  • I believe Leya stated she "had an acute dystonic reaction to a prescription medication six years ago, which eventually resulted in me developing something called tardive generalized dystonia." and never claimed it was from the flu shot.

    H1N1 Tyler 2009

  • As far as Ego-dystonic homosexuality goes it is in the Diagnostic Standards Manual (every version since DSM#3) if you don't like it go yell at the American Psychiatric Association, I didn't invent it.

    On Same-Sex Couples and Catfish Derbies 2009

  • He will never be a normal child, but it is possible, while he is still so small, to forget this and to mistake his strange dystonic dance for purpose of a kind.

    Between Expectations Md Meghan Maclean Weir 2011

  • As far as Ego-dystonic homosexuality goes it is in the Diagnostic Standards Manual (every version since DSM#3) if you don't like it go yell at the American Psychiatric Association, I didn't invent it.

    On Same-Sex Couples and Catfish Derbies 2009

  • Also having a dystonic reaction and actually having dystonia are significantly different .... its like comparing not being very smart and being retarded .....

    H1N1 Tyler 2009

  • [Page 21] Paolo has dystonic spastic quadriparesis, which affects his ability to speak and move.

    A Totally Unauthorized Reading Group Guide to Guiseppe Pontiggia’s Great Novel of Fatherhood, ‘Born Twice’ « One-Minute Book Reviews 2007

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