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Osmosis   /ˌɔzmˈoʊsɪs/   Listen
Osmosis

noun
1.
(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.



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... boiling, there is left a mass of molasses, containing so much of the salts of potassium and sodium that no further crystallization of the yet remaining sugar is possible. The object of the process called osmosis is to carry off these salts. The apparatus used, or osmogene, consists of a series of trays filled alternately with molasses and water, the bottoms being formed of parchment paper. A current passes through this paper in each ...
— Scientific American Supplement, No. 417 • Various


Words linked to "Osmosis" :   chemical science, osmotic, diffusion, biology, biological science, dialysis, chemistry


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