Osmotic
adjective
Related to or involving osmosis, a process where a substance moves from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration through a membrane.
The osmotic pressure of the solution was too high for the cell.
Often appears as...
- osmotic pressure
- osmotic flow
Usage tips
Technical
adjective
Related to or involving osmosis, a process where a substance moves from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration through a membrane.
The osmotic pressure of the solution was too high for the cell.
Often appears as...
- osmotic pressure
- osmotic flow
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Scientific Context
The word 'osmotic' is often used in scientific or technical contexts.
In biology class, we studied osmotic movement of water in cells.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Human-Triggered
'Osmotic' involves a natural process, not one initiated by people.
Osmotic processes in plant roots help them absorb water from the soil.
Pro Tip 3/3Physical Barrier
'Osmotic' implies movement across a barrier, like a cell membrane.
The osmotic transfer of nutrients is vital for cell health.
Pro Tip 1/3Scientific Context
The word 'osmotic' is often used in scientific or technical contexts.
In biology class, we studied osmotic movement of water in cells.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Human-Triggered
'Osmotic' involves a natural process, not one initiated by people.
Osmotic processes in plant roots help them absorb water from the soil.
Pro Tip 3/3Physical Barrier
'Osmotic' implies movement across a barrier, like a cell membrane.
The osmotic transfer of nutrients is vital for cell health.
Pro Tip 1/3Scientific Context
The word 'osmotic' is often used in scientific or technical contexts.
In biology class, we studied osmotic movement of water in cells.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Human-Triggered
'Osmotic' involves a natural process, not one initiated by people.
Osmotic processes in plant roots help them absorb water from the soil.
Pro Tip 3/3Physical Barrier
'Osmotic' implies movement across a barrier, like a cell membrane.
The osmotic transfer of nutrients is vital for cell health.
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How does a jellyfish...
so it's important to remove lingering tentacles stuck to the skin. Rinsing with vinegar will usually render undischarged nematocysts inactive. Seawater can also help remove residual nematocysts. But don't use fresh water because any change in salt balance alters the osmotic pressure outside of the cnidocyte
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Love and Science PIPE Genius
solution behaved like a gas when sugar dissolves in coffee water surrounds glucose and turns it from the sugar crystal correct the more sugar I add the thicker the coffee becomes if we can calculate the osmotic pressure perhaps
Video examples
How does a jellyfish...
so it's important to remove lingering tentacles stuck to the skin. Rinsing with vinegar will usually render undischarged nematocysts inactive. Seawater can also help remove residual nematocysts. But don't use fresh water because any change in salt balance alters the osmotic pressure outside of the cnidocyte
Video examples
Love and Science PIPE Genius
solution behaved like a gas when sugar dissolves in coffee water surrounds glucose and turns it from the sugar crystal correct the more sugar I add the thicker the coffee becomes if we can calculate the osmotic pressure perhaps
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Quote examples
Ry Cooder
American Musician
I'm sort of an osmotic fellow.
Quote examples
Ry Cooder
American Musician
I'm sort of an osmotic fellow.
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