Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
osmo
Adjective
/ˈɒz.moʊ/
Definition
Referring to a concept related to osmosis, typically involving the movement of water or solutes across a semipermeable membrane.
Examples
- The osmo regulation in cells is crucial for maintaining homeostasis.
- Researchers studied the osmo pressure in different solutions.
- Osmotic processes are fundamental in plant water uptake.
Meaning
The term ‘osmo’ is often used in scientific contexts, particularly in biology and chemistry, to describe processes related to the transfer of molecules through membranes, emphasizing the efficiency and dynamics of such movements.
Synonyms
- Osmotic
- Permeable
- Diffusive
