Osmosis
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɒzˈməʊ̯sɪs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Osmosis is a noun meaning (chemistry) The net movement of solvent molecules, usually water, from a region of lower solute concentration to a region of higher solute concentration through a partially permeable membrane.
Meaning
(chemistry) The net movement of solvent molecules, usually water, from a region of lower solute concentration to a region of higher solute concentration through a partially permeable membrane.
More Meanings
- (figurative) Passive absorption or impartation of information, habits, etc.; the process of teaching or learning particular knowledge incidentally rather than consciously.
Example Sentences
Near-synonym: serendipity
I was reading about chickens, and I guess I learned about hawks through osmosis.
At age fourteen, by a process of osmosis, of dirty jokes, whispered secrets and filthy ballads, Tristram learned of sex.
Word Forms
- osmoses
Synonyms for osmosis
Depending on context, synonyms include serendipity.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bond, osmose, exosmosis, endosmosis, exoosmosis, exosmose.
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