Meaning of osmosis in English

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