osmotic
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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First author Yunfei Teng notes that the team's "hydration lubrication" strategy may have applications beyond osmotic energy systems.
From Science Daily • Mar. 9, 2026
"A lot of the learning at the beginning here is kind of osmotic," said Adam.
From BBC • Nov. 9, 2025
In these areas, waters containing different salt concentrations mix and may be sources of sustainable, "blue" osmotic energy.
From Science Daily • Apr. 24, 2024
When taken at levels beyond their recommended amounts, osmotic laxatives can also affect the balance of electrolytes—they strip the body of the essentials it needs to function.
From Scientific American • Nov. 1, 2023
In many medical and surgical applications, on the other hand, a low osmotic pressure is of advantage.
From The Mechanism of Life by Leduc, Stéphane
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