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os·mo·sis
 osmosis
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- pronunciation:
- az
mo
sihs
[or]
as
mo
sihs
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
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noun |
| definition 1: |
the passage or diffusion of a liquid through a semipermeable membrane until the concentration is the same on both sides of the membrane, or the tendency of a liquid to diffuse in such a way.
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| definition 2: |
a gradual, subtle, and usu. unconscious absorption, as of ideals or mannerisms.
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| derivations: |
osmotic (adj.), osmotically (adv.) |
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