Osmosis

Word OSMOSIS
Character 7
Hyphenation os mo sis
Pronunciations N/A

Definitions and meanings of "Osmosis"

What do we mean by osmosis?

Diffusion of fluid through a semipermeable membrane from a solution with a low solute concentration to a solution with a higher solute concentration until there is an equal solute concentration on both sides of the membrane. noun

The tendency of fluids to diffuse in such a manner. noun

A gradual, often unconscious process of assimilation or absorption. noun

The diffusion of fluids through membranes. See osmose. noun

The tendency in fluids to mix, or become equably diffused, when in contact. It was first observed between fluids of differing densities, and as taking place through a membrane or an intervening porous structure. An older term for the phenomenon was Osmose. noun

The action produced by this tendency. noun

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 noun

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

(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 noun

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.

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

The process where you acquire knowledge from your smarter friends just by being surrounded by them. Urban Dictionary

The simple diffusion of water (H20) into the plasma membrane. The diffusion of water is determined by the concentration of dissolved substances in the surrounding enviroment. Urban Dictionary

Acquiring knowledge without actually seeking it Urban Dictionary

Some stupid biology word Urban Dictionary

An extremely funny word to laugh at Urban Dictionary

The transfer of something from an area with a high concentration of said thing to an area with a low concetration through a permeable membrane. A study method popular with many pupils and students, usually achieved by falling asleep with ones head directly atop of ones study materials. Urban Dictionary

The net diffusion of water molecules across a semi-permeable plasma membrane Urban Dictionary

To live thru someone else. To absorb them until you become one. Urban Dictionary

The first name to a man who's last name is Jones. Urban Dictionary

The simple diffusion of water (H20) into the plasma membrane. The diffusion of water is determined by the concentration of dissolved substances in the surrounding enviroment. This is done through suckage. Urban Dictionary

Synonyms and Antonyms for Osmosis

The word "osmosis" in example sentences

The most common alternative, reverse osmosis, is cheaper, but it 's still pricey and energy-intensive. ❋ Michael Totty (2010)

He didn't he just absorbed by osmosis from the blog the fact that I'd be interested in anything Woolfy he might find for my shelves on his bookshop travels. ❋ Unknown (2007)

Now, instead of picking up gossip by osmosis from the next booth at Terry’s Nook, their only leads arrive by telephone. ❋ Unknown (2004)

Now, there is a process known as reverse osmosis, which is very good typically at getting rid of almost all impurities. ❋ Unknown (2008)

The object of the process called osmosis is to carry off these salts. ❋ Various (N/A)

Basically, when you put salt into a bucket of water and add a piece of meat ... chicken for example, a scientific process called osmosis begins to take effect. ❋ Unknown (2010)

There aren't any college records because the Zebulonians actually learn by osmosis, which is why being on the job is the best way for President Obama to learn. ❋ Unknown (2009)

But they are suffering from "osmosis," from simply spending too much time around investment bankers and the like. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Even worse, she's playing the "I'm experienced" card - I have trouble buying this whole "osmosis" argument - hoping ppl start talking more about this angle ... hwc wrote on November 2, 2007 4: 19 PM: ❋ Unknown (2009)

Most bacteria obtain energy by either absorbing marine dissolved organic matter through their cell membranes - osmotrophy (literally feeding through 'osmosis' in fact the material taken up is simply not obviously particulate, osmosis has little to do with the mechanisms used). ❋ Unknown (2009)

Even worse, she's playing the "I'm experienced" card - I have trouble buying this whole "osmosis" argument - hoping ppl start talking more about this angle ... ❋ Unknown (2009)

And if I don't read them, I hope for some kind of osmosis to take place where book-knowledge transfers itself into my waiting brain while I am asleep. ❋ Sharon Bakar (2005)

I hope for some kind of osmosis to take place where book-knowledge transfers itself into my waiting brain while I am asleep. ❋ Sharon Bakar (2005)

But enough people do that it creates an emotional buoyancy that touches, by virtue of some kind of osmosis, even those who claim total indifference. ❋ Unknown (2007)

But through some kind of osmosis, I remember the sense of revelation to him of this discovery re ulcers – was it in the 1960s or 70s? ❋ Unknown (2005)

* — The term "osmosis" is used to designate the passage of liquids through some partition which separates them. ❋ Francis M. Walters (N/A)

I only [passed] that test because I got [the knowledge] through osmosis from [my friends] ❋ Lightvader (2018)

[Osmosis] is [integral] to life. A change in the surrounding enviroment could disrupte the [homeostasis] of a cell. ❋ JoshMiller (2004)

It was through osmosis that I learned about this [blatantly] [undesirable] [video game]. ❋ The Return Of Light Joker (2011)

person one: hey did [miss tell] you about osmosis. person [two]: no. person one: good because it's [stupid]. ❋ Steveosuperfan (2021)

Person 1#: [OSMOSIS]!!! [Person 2]#: [HAHAHAHAH]! ❋ Unknown6989 (2008)

Student #1: Dude, I'm soooo tired and stressed about [tomorrow's] test, I'm soooo unprepared. Student #2: Dude, relax. You can [kill 2] birds with 1 stone, just use [osmosis]. ❋ Theboi (2009)

Imagine a tea bag, the bags walls are porous (holes in them) just like a membrane. The water displaces inside the bag, now although this has a lot to do with environmental pressure (ie. the water) it is mostly to do with [diffusion], Osmosis is a form of diffusion*, specifically across a semi - [permeable] (porous) membrane. * [Diffusion] is displacement of molecules so that they are equal. E.g. Imagine your friend sprays deodorant/perfume on the far side of the room, it takes a couple of seconds to reach you. It is a highly concentrated cloud at first but then spreads (diffuses) into the air until there are an EQUAL concentration of spray to the air. E.g. five 1 pennies to every three [2 pennies] ❋ Mantrastic (2010)

As Pamelas life got [dull] she chose better living [thru] [osmosis]. ❋ Fuzzywuzzy1 (2015)

Bob: Hey, you see Osmosis? [Jane]: [Osmosis Jones]? Yeah! [I love that] movie. ❋ James Yeehaw (2010)

"[The plant's] [cells] sucked [the water] in via Osmosis" ❋ BiologyPHD (2012)

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