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- [oz-moh-sis, os-]
- /ɒzˈmoʊ sɪs, ɒs-/
- /ɒzˈməʊ.sɪs/
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- [oz-moh-sis, os-]
- /ɒzˈmoʊ sɪs, ɒs-/
Definitions of osmosis word
- noun osmosis Physical Chemistry, Cell Biology. the tendency of a fluid, usually water, to pass through a semipermeable membrane into a solution where the solvent concentration is higher, thus equalizing the concentrations of materials on either side of the membrane. the diffusion of fluids through membranes or porous partitions. Compare endosmosis, exosmosis. 1
- noun osmosis a subtle or gradual absorption or mingling: He never studies but seems to learn by osmosis. 1
- noun osmosis A process by which molecules of a solvent tend to pass through a semipermeable membrane from a less concentrated solution into a more concentrated one, thus equalizing the concentrations on each side of the membrane. 1
- noun osmosis diffusion, absorption 1
- noun osmosis passive absorption 1
- uncountable noun osmosis Osmosis is the process by which a liquid passes through a thin piece of solid substance such as the roots of a plant. 0
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Origin of osmosis
First appearance:
before 1865 One of the 28% newest English words
1865-70; Latinized form of now obsolete osmose osmosis, extracted from endosmose endosmosis, exosmose exosmosis < French, equivalent to end- end-, ex- ex-2 + Greek ōsm(ós) push, thrust + French -ose -osis
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Parts of speech for Osmosis
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osmosis popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
osmosis usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for osmosis
noun osmosis
- absorption — The absorption of a liquid, gas, or other substance is the process of it being soaked up or taken in.
- assimilation — an assimilating or being assimilated
- diffusion — act of diffusing; state of being diffused.
- passage — a slow, cadenced trot executed with great elevation of the feet and characterized by a moment of suspension before the feet strike the ground.
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