Definitions for osmoses
osmoses
os·mose
Spelling: [oz-mohs, os-]
IPA: /ˈɒz moʊs, ˈɒs-/
Osmoses is a 7 letter English word.
It's valid Scrabble word worth 9 points.
It's valid Words with friends word worth 10 points.
You can make 60 anagrams from letters in osmoses (emoosss).
Definitions for osmoses
noun
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osmosis.
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Physical Chemistry, Cell Biology.
the tendency of a fluid, usually water, to pass through a semipermeable membrane into a solution where the solvent concentration is higher, thus equalizing the concentrations of materials on either side of the membrane.
the diffusion of fluids through membranes or porous partitions. Compare endosmosis, exosmosis.
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a subtle or gradual absorption or mingling:
verb (used with object)
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to subject to osmosis.
verb (used without object)
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to undergo osmosis.
Origin of osmoses
First recorded in 1850-55; back formation from osmosis