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osmotically

 

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Adverbial osmotically has 1 sense
  1. osmotically - by means of osmosis
    Derived from adjective
    osmotic1

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Osmotically

Definition:

Osmotically, an adverb, refers to the process of osmosis or the movement of a solvent from a region of lower solute concentration to a region of higher solute concentration.

Sense 1:

In a scientific context, osmotically describes the movement of molecules through a semipermeable membrane.

Example sentence: The cell membrane allows water to pass osmotically while restricting the movement of certain ions.

Sense 2:

In a figurative sense, osmotically signifies a gradual or natural absorption or assimilation of knowledge, ideas, or culture.

Example sentence: Living in a foreign country helped her osmotically learn the local language and customs.

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