If a cell is surrounded by hypertonic solution, then water will move OUT of the cell by osmosis because there is a higher concentration of water inside the cell compared to outside (where there is lots of dissolved salt, etc.) A cell in hypertonic solution will shrink.
Definition of simper for English Language Learners. : 1  to smile in a way that is not sincere or natural. : 2  to say (something) in a way that is not sincere or natural.
simmer. verb. 1. bubble, stew, boil gently, seethe, cook gently Turn the heat down so the sauce simmers gently. 2. fume, seethe, smoulder, burn, smart, rage, boil, be angry, see red (informal), be tense, be pissed (off) (taboo slang), be agitated, be uptight (informal) He simmered with rage.imâ¢mer. 1. to cook just at or below the boiling point. 2. to be in a state of subdued or restrained activity, development, excitement, anger, etc. 3. to keep (liquid) in a state approaching boiling. 4. to cook in a liquid kept just at or below the boiling point. 5. simmer down, a. to become calm or quiet.