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- [oz-moh-sis, os-]
- /ɒzˈmoʊ sɪs, ɒs-/
- /ɒzˈməʊ.sɪs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [oz-moh-sis, os-]
- /ɒzˈmoʊ sɪs, ɒs-/
Definitions of osmotic word
- noun osmotic 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 osmotic a subtle or gradual absorption or mingling: He never studies but seems to learn by osmosis. 1
- noun osmotic Of or relating to osmosis. 1
- adjective osmotic relating to osmosis 1
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Origin of osmotic
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 Osmotic
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osmotic 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
osmotic usage trend in Literature
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adjective osmotic
- spongy — of the nature of or resembling a sponge; light, porous, and elastic or readily compressible, as pith or bread.
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