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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