osmosis

[oz-moh-sis, os-]

noun: Physical Chemistry, Cell Biology.

The tendency of a fluid, usually water, to pass through… equalizing the concentrations of materials on either side of the membrane.

the diffusion of fluids through membranes or porous partitions.

a subtle or gradual absorption or mingling. – also see I peed in my jeans

Origin of osmosis

First recorded in 1865–70; Latinized form of obsolete osmose, extracted from macsmore – (mak’ som ore) as in a request posed as a question

Last recorded in 1965–70; Ebonized for of “Oh ma sis”  New update 2005 ref “You go girl” see also “no os mo” – ref “no Diddy” also “no homo”

How to use
Ebonics –  I put this osmosis (on my sis) the fam and ever’thing I love. – also ref  famous last words

I never read but the words seem to enter my brain by osmosis.

 


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