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Vocabulary Entry
osmosis
|noun • verb
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N
noun
The process by which molecules pass through a semi-permeable membrane from a less concentrated solution to a more concentrated one.
Example Sentences
"Osmosis is crucial for maintaining the balance of water in cells."
"The teacher explained the concept of osmosis using a simple diagram."
"Understanding osmosis helps in grasping how plants absorb water."
V
verb
To undergo or cause to undergo the process of osmosis.
Example Sentences
"The cells began to osmosis when placed in the saline solution."
"Scientists can osmosis solutions to study their effects on plant growth."
"The experiment aimed to osmosis the nutrient solution into the plant roots."