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osmosis vs. reverse osmosis
[ oz-moh-sis, os- ]
noun
- 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.
- a subtle or gradual absorption or mingling: He never studies but seems to learn by osmosis.
noun
- the process in which pure water is produced by forcing waste or saline water through a semipermeable membrane.