osmotically

os·mo·sis

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [oz-moh-sis, os-]
- /ɒzˈmoʊ sɪs, ɒs-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [oz-moh-sis, os-]
- /ɒzˈmoʊ sɪs, ɒs-/

Definitions of osmotically word

noun osmotically 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 osmotically a subtle or gradual absorption or mingling: He never studies but seems to learn by osmosis. 1
noun osmotically In an osmotic manner. 1

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Origin of osmotically

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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osmotically 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.

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