(oz-moh-sis) [Gk. osmos, impulse, thrust] The diffusion of water across a selectively permeable membrane.

The movement of water from one aqueous system to another through a semipermeable membrane. Osmotic movement is driven by activity differences between the two systems and can be considered as a vapor-p [..]

Passage of solvent molecules from a dilute solution through a semipermeable membrane to a more concentrated solution.

The transfer of water through a type of membrane

Movement of a solution through the membrane of a cell.

1867, Latinized from osmose (1854), shortened from endosmosis (1830s), from endosmose "inward passage of a fluid through a porous septum" (1829), from French endo- "inward" + Greek [..]

movement of a substance (usually water) through a membrane, from a solution of less concentrated material to a solution of more concentrated material.

The process by which a solvent is allowed to diffuse through a semipermeable membrane from a solution of higher concentration to one of lower concentration.

Movement of water from area of high concentration to low concentration through a cellular membrane

When water travels across a membrane.

The flow or diffusion that takes place through a semipermeable membrane typically separating a solvent and a solution that strives to bring about a condition of equilibrium.

The movement of water through a selectively permeable membrane due to the existence of a concentration gradient. osmotic conformersO

the passive moving of solvent molecules by way of a differentially membrane, able of being penetrated, dividing two solutions of varied concentrations. The solvent has a propensity to flow from the we [..]

Osmosis is a process in which water flows across a semi-permeable membrane from an area of higher concentration of water to an area of lower concentration of water, effectively moving to equalize concentrations. In the case of sharks vs. sea water, water flows from the sea water into the even-saltier shark via gill tissues.

The movement of water molecules through a thin membrane. The osmosis process occurs in our bodies and is also one method of desalinating saline water.

The passage of water from regions of high water potential (pure water or more dilute solutions) to regions of low water potential (more concentrated solutions), across a partially permeable membrane (one that is more permeable to water than to dissolved substances (solutes)), down a water potential gradient until an equilibrium is reached. It is th [..]

Passage (diffusion) of water from a region of higher water potential to a region of lower water potential down a water potential gradient via a partially permeable membrane, in other words the passage of water from a more dilute (hypotonic) solution, to a more concentrated (hypertonic) solution.

(Gk: osmos=to push) the transport of molecules in a liquid through a semi-permeable membrane into a more concentrated solution, until the concentration of molecules on both sides of the membrane are t [..]

the movement of water molecules through a thin membrane. The osmosis process occurs in our bodies and is also one method of desalinating saline water.

The passive movement of molecules from one place to another.

Osmosis is the diffusion of a liquid through a cell wall or membrane. Osmosis is the means by which water and nutrients move.

the movement of water from a region of higher concentration to one of lower concentration

The movement of water from an area of high water concentration to an area of low water concentration (ie with a concentration gradient), across a partially permeable membrane. This process does not re [..]

The flow of a liquid through a semi-permeable membrane to equalize the solute concentration on both sides of the membrane.

The movement of a solvent through a semi-permeable membrane to the side with the higher solute concentration, equalizing  the solute concentration on both sides of the membrane.

(n) (biology, chemistry) diffusion of molecules through a semipermeable membrane from a place of higher concentration to a place of lower concentration until the concentration on both sides is equal

The movement of pure water across a membrane from a compartment with relatively low dissolved ions to a compartment with higher concentrations of dissolved ions

the natural passage or diffusion of water (or other liquids) through a semi permeable membrane.

The diffusion of a solvent through a semi permeable membrane from a region of low solute concentration to a region of high solute concentration. The semi permeable membrane is permeable to the solvent [..]

Net movement of water across a semipermeable membrane from a solution of lesser to one of greater solute concentration. The membrane must be permeable to water but not to solute molecules.

When a liquid flows through a semi permeable membrane.

the tendency of a solvent to diffuse through a semipermeable membrane from the less concentrated to the more concentrated solution.

This process happens when water molecules move from an area of high concentration to low concentration. They need to pass through a semi-permeable membrane. It often happens when larger molecules are [..]

The passage of a liquid from a weak solution to a more concentrate solution across a semipermeable membrane that allows passage of the solvent (water) but not the dissolved solids. This process tends [..]

The passage of a liquid from a weak solution to a more concentrated solution across a semipermeable membrane that allows passage of the solvent (water) but not the dissolved solids.

The passage of a liquid from a weak solution to a more concentrated solution across a semipermeable membrane that allows passage of the solvent (water) but not the dissolved solids.

The passage of a liquid from a weak solution to a more concentrated solution across a semipermeable membrane that allows passage of the solvent (water) but not the dissolved solids.

Tendency of fluids (e.g., Water) to move from the less concentrated to the more concentrated side of a semipermeable Membrane.

Water penetrating the gel coat of Glass Reinforced Plastic and travelling along the fibres of glass.

Tendency of fluids (e.g., water) to move from the less concentrated to the more concentrated side of a semipermeable membrane.

The process by which water passes across a semi-permeable membrane from an area of higher water concentration (i.e., a more dilute solution) to one of lower water concentration (i.e., a more saline so [..]

The passage of a liquid from a weak solution to a more concentrated solution across a semipermeable membrane. The membrane allows the passage of the water (solvent) but not the dissolved solids (solut [..]

The passage of a liquid from weak solution to a more concentrated solution across a semi-permeable membrane. The membrane allows the passage of the solvent (water) but not the dissolved solids (solutes). This process tends to equalize the conditions on either side of the membrane. Oxidation

The movement of water from a region of high concentration to a region of low concentration through a semi-permeable membrane.

the diffusion of water across the cell membrane.

The movement of water molecules through a thin membrane. The osmosis process occurs in our bodies and is also one method of desalinating saline water.

Movement of a solvent through a semipermeable membrane (as of a living cell) into a solution of higher solute concentration that tends to equalize the concentrations of solute on the two sides of the membrane.

The process by which water and nutrients are supplied to living cells.  The natural flow of water is from a dilute to a concentrated solution across a cell wall.  Cell walls are natural, selective sem [..]

Bulk flow of water through a semipermeable membrane into another aqueous compartment containing solute at a higher concentration.

The flow or diffusion that takes place through a semipermeable membrane typically separating a solvent and a solution that strives to bring about a condition of equilibrium.

the passage of a liquid from a weak solution to a more concentrated solution across a semi-permeable membrane that allows passage of the solvent (water) but not the dissolved solids.

The diffusion of water through a membrane.

The passage of water through permeable membrane separating two solutions of different concentration; the water passes into the more concentrated solution.