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osmolarity

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[ahz-moh-ler-uh-tee] / ˌɑz moʊˈlɛr ə ti /

noun

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


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Osmolarity would increase or decrease depending upon the amount of water.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

Osmolarity is measured in units of milliequivalents or milliosmoles, both of which take into consideration the number of solute particles and the charge on them.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

Osmolarity describes the total solute concentration of the solution.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

Osmolarity ranges from 50 to 1200 milliosmoles, and is a reflection of the amount of water being recovered or lost by renal nephrons.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

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