Meaning of osmosis in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ɑzˈmoʊsəs/

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  1. Noun

    osmosis

    Etymology

    mid 19th century: Latinized form of earlier osmose, from Greek ōsmos‘a push’

    Definitions

    1. 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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