osmolarity

[ahz-moh-ler-uh-tee]

noun

1. Physical Chemistry.,  the concentration of osmotically active particles in a solution, expressed as osmoles per liter.

Example Sentences

Routine measurements in cell culture, such as pH, osmolarity and testing for Mycoplasma, which often fall by the wayside, are prioritized.

From Nature

A test to measure the saltiness of tears—known as tear osmolarity—was among the 10 fastest-growing services with high billings.

From Wall Street Journal

Murray's osmolarity must've been right in the sweet spot yesterday.

From New York Times

Green also told de Jonge that throughout the day Murray undergoes an "osmolarity check" to gauge the percentages of water and minerals in his urine to ensure the proper hydration levels.

From New York Times

One example: substances called lower osmolarity contrast mediums, introduced in 1986.

From Time Magazine Archive