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osmosis Meaning
osmosis (n)
(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
osmosis (n.)
Osmose.
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(biology, chemistry) diffusion of molecules through a semipermeable membrane from a place of higher concentration to a place of lower concentration until the co
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Osmosis is the process by which water molecules move from an area of low concentration to one of high concentration through a semipermeable membrane.
The rate of osmosis is determined by factors such as the concentration gradient, membrane permeability, and temperature.
Plant cells rely on osmosis to maintain their turgidity and regulate water uptake.
Animal cells can shrink or swell due to osmosis, depending on the external solute concentration.
