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Osmotic

Adjective

Sense 1:

Pertaining to or involving osmosis, the process of a solvent passing through a semipermeable membrane from a less concentrated to a more concentrated solution.

Example Sentence:

The osmotic pressure in the plant's root cells helps in absorbing water and nutrients from the soil.

Sense 2:

Relating to or characterized by gradual or unconscious assimilation or absorption.

Example Sentence:

Living in a multicultural society led to an osmotic exchange of traditions and customs among the people.

Noun

Sense 1:

A substance used to create osmotic pressure.

Example Sentence:

The scientist used an osmotic to create the necessary pressure for the experiment.

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