ALL meanings of osmotic
os·mo·sis
O o - noun osmotic Of or relating to osmosis. 1
- 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
- adjective osmotic relating to osmosis 1