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Osmosis

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Osmosis is a process in which molecules of a solvent pass through a semipermeable membrane from a region of low solute concentration to a region of higher solute concentration.

Sense 1: noun

The process of osmosis in biology refers to the movement of solvent molecules across a cell membrane in order to equalize the concentration of solute on both sides.

Example sentence: The plant absorbs water through osmosis, allowing nutrients to be transported from the roots to the leaves.

Sense 2: noun

In everyday language, osmosis can mean the gradual or unconscious assimilation or adoption of ideas, knowledge, or traits.

Example sentence: Living in a foreign country for years resulted in a cultural osmosis, as he picked up the language and customs naturally.

Sense 3: noun

Osmosis can also refer to the gradual, often unconscious, absorption or integration of information or experience into a person's personality, knowledge, or understanding.

Example sentence: The writer's exposure to diverse literature and art led to an osmosis of various styles, influencing his unique writing voice.

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