osmosis Definition
- 1the process of gradual or unconscious assimilation of ideas, knowledge, etc.
- 2the movement of solvent molecules through a semipermeable membrane from a lower concentration solution to a higher concentration solution
Using osmosis: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "osmosis" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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Through osmosis, she learned the language by listening to her parents speak it.
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The plant absorbs water through osmosis.
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Osmosis is an important process in biology and chemistry.
osmosis Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for osmosis
Phrases with osmosis
a process of removing impurities from water by forcing it through a semipermeable membrane under pressure
Example
The company uses reverse osmosis to purify the water before bottling it.
the process of cultural exchange and assimilation between different groups of people
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The city's diverse population has led to a cultural osmosis, with different traditions and customs blending together.
the pressure that needs to be applied to a solution to prevent the inward flow of water across a semipermeable membrane
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The osmotic pressure of the solution was too high for the cell to survive.
Origins of osmosis
from Greek 'osmoun', meaning 'push', and 'osis', meaning 'a condition'
Summary: osmosis in Brief
The term 'osmosis' [ozˈməʊsɪs] refers to two distinct processes. The first is the gradual or unconscious assimilation of ideas or knowledge, as in 'Through osmosis, she learned the language by listening to her parents speak it.' The second is the movement of solvent molecules through a semipermeable membrane from a lower concentration solution to a higher concentration solution, as in 'The plant absorbs water through osmosis.' Other phrases include 'reverse osmosis,' 'cultural osmosis,' and 'osmotic pressure.'
