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osmolality

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[ahz-moh-lal-i-tee] / ˌɑz moʊˈlæl ɪ ti /

noun

osmolalities plural
  1. the concentration of solutes in a kilogram of solvent.


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Stress decreases osmolality, which increases antidiuretic hormone secretion.

From Textbooks Jun. 9, 2022

Solution A likely is the more concentrated solution because osmolality measures the moles of solute per kilogram of solvent.

From Textbooks Jun. 9, 2022

They were measuring change in salivary osmolality, which is basically the amount of water in saliva compared to its other components, which include electrolytes, mucus, and enzymes.

From The Verge Jul. 28, 2016

A study from 2014 by the University of Connecticut reported salivary osmolality is one of the best ways to measure dehydration when people are exercising in a hot environment.

From The Verge Jul. 28, 2016

A person’s plasma osmolality value reflects his or her state of hydration.

From Textbooks Jun. 19, 2013

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