Definitions for Osmosis
ɒzˈmoʊ sɪs, ɒs-os·mo·sis

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1. osmosisnoun

   (biology, chemistry) diffusion of molecules through a semipermeable membrane from a place of higher concentration to a place of lower concentration until the concentration on both sides is equal

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1. osmosisnoun

   The net movement of solvent molecules from a region of high solvent potential to a region of lower solvent potential through a partially permeable membrane

2. osmosisnoun

   Picking up knowledge accidentally, without actually seeking that particular knowledge.

   I was reading about chickens, and I guess I learned about hawks through osmosis.

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1. Osmosis

   Osmosis (, US also ) is the spontaneous net movement or diffusion of solvent molecules through a selectively-permeable membrane from a region of high water potential (region of lower solute concentration) to a region of low water potential (region of higher solute concentration), in the direction that tends to equalize the solute concentrations on the two sides. It may also be used to describe a physical process in which any solvent moves across a selectively permeable membrane (permeable to the solvent, but not the solute) separating two solutions of different concentrations. Osmosis can be made to do work. Osmotic pressure is defined as the external pressure required to be applied so that there is no net movement of solvent across the membrane. Osmotic pressure is a colligative property, meaning that the osmotic pressure depends on the molar concentration of the solute but not on its identity. Osmosis is a vital process in biological systems, as biological membranes are semipermeable. In general, these membranes are impermeable to large and polar molecules, such as ions, proteins, and polysaccharides, while being permeable to non-polar or hydrophobic molecules like lipids as well as to small molecules like oxygen, carbon dioxide, nitrogen, and nitric oxide. Permeability depends on solubility, charge, or chemistry, as well as solute size. Water molecules travel through the plasma membrane, tonoplast membrane (vacuole) or organelle membranes by diffusing across the phospholipid bilayer via aquaporins (small transmembrane proteins similar to those responsible for facilitated diffusion and ion channels). Osmosis provides the primary means by which water is transported into and out of cells. The turgor pressure of a cell is largely maintained by osmosis across the cell membrane between the cell interior and its relatively hypotonic environment.

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1. osmosis

   Osmosis is the process by which molecules of a solvent (typically water) pass through a semi-permeable membrane from an area of low solute concentration to an area of high solute concentration, in order to equalize the concentrations on both sides of the membrane. It is a vital process in biological systems, notably in the transport of water in cells.

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1. Osmosis

   Osmosis is the spontaneous net movement of solvent molecules through a partially permeable membrane into a region of higher solute concentration, in the direction that tends to equalize the solute concentrations on the two sides. It may also be used to describe a physical process in which any solvent moves, without input of energy, across a semipermeable membrane separating two solutions of different concentrations. Although osmosis does not require input of energy, it does use kinetic energy and can be made to do work. The osmotic pressure is defined to be the pressure required to maintain an equilibrium, with no net movement of solvent. Osmotic pressure is a colligative property, meaning that the osmotic pressure depends on the molar concentration of the solute but not on its identity. Osmosis is essential in biological systems, as biological membranes are semipermeable. In general, these membranes are impermeable to large and polar molecules, such as ions, proteins, and polysaccharides, while being permeable to non-polar and/or hydrophobic molecules like lipids as well as to small molecules like oxygen, carbon dioxide, nitrogen, nitric oxide, etc. Permeability depends on solubility, charge, or chemistry, as well as solute size. Water molecules travel through the plasma membrane, tonoplast membrane or protoplast by diffusing across the phospholipid bilayer via aquaporins. Osmosis provides the primary means by which water is transported into and out of cells. The turgor pressure of a cell is largely maintained by osmosis, across the cell membrane, between the cell interior and its relatively hypotonic environment.

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1. Osmosis

   Tendency of fluids (e.g., water) to move from the less concentrated to the more concentrated side of a semipermeable membrane.

EntomologyRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Osmosis

   the tendency of liquids to pass or diffuse through a membrane or septum.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Osmosis in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Osmosis in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of Osmosis in a Sentence

1. David Andrews:

   The water filters that are most effective for PFAS are reverse osmosis filters, which are more expensive, about in the $ 200 range.

2. Jeb Bush:

   That didn't happen by osmosis or a fairy godmother came down and just made it happen, that required changes in policy. So I like Chris Christie, I think he's a talent for sure, and he's my friend, but I've got a record.

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4. David Andrews:

   The water filters that are most effective for PFAS are reverse osmosis filters, which are more expensive.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Osmosis
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Osmosis
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osmosis
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5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Osmosis
6. ^ Entomology
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/22748/22748-h/22748-h.htm#:~:text=Osmosis