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  1. molar concentration
    concentration measured by the number of moles of solute per liter of solution
    Osmotic pressure is a colligative property, meaning that the osmotic pressure depends on the molar concentration of the solute but not on its identity.
  2. phospholipid
    any of various compounds composed of fatty acids and phosphoric acid and a nitrogenous base; an important constituent of membranes
    Water molecules travel through the plasma membrane, tonoplast membrane (vacuole) or protoplast by diffusing across the phospholipid bilayer via aquaporins (small transmembrane proteins similar to those in facilitated diffusion and in creating ion channels).
  3. semipermeable membrane
    a membrane (as a cell membrane) that allows some molecules to pass through but not others
    It may also be used to describe a physical process in which any solvent moves, without input of energy,[4] across a semipermeable membrane (permeable to the solvent, but not the solute) separating two solutions of different concentrations.[5]
  4. turgor
    (biology) the normal rigid state of fullness of a cell or blood vessel or capillary resulting from pressure of the contents against the wall or membrane
    The turgor pressure of a cell is largely maintained by osmosis, across the cell membrane, between the cell interior and its relatively hypotonic environment.[8]
  5. semipermeable
    (of a membrane) selectively permeable
    It may also be used to describe a physical process in which any solvent moves, without input of energy,[4] across a semipermeable membrane (permeable to the solvent, but not the solute) separating two solutions of different concentrations.[5]
  6. plasma membrane
    a thin membrane enclosing the cytoplasm of a cell
    Water molecules travel through the plasma membrane, tonoplast membrane (vacuole) or protoplast by diffusing across the phospholipid bilayer via aquaporins (small transmembrane proteins similar to those in facilitated diffusion and in creating ion channels).
  7. solute
    the dissolved matter in a homogenous liquid mixture
    Osmosis is the spontaneous net movement of solvent molecules through a partially permeable membrane into a region of higher solute concentration, in the direction that tends to equalize the solute concentrations on the two sides.[1][2][3]
  8. osmosis
    diffusion of molecules through a semipermeable membrane
    Osmosis is the spontaneous net movement of solvent molecules through a partially permeable membrane into a region of higher solute concentration, in the direction that tends to equalize the solute concentrations on the two sides.[1][2][3]
  9. polysaccharide
    any of a class of carbohydrates whose molecules contain chains of monosaccharide molecules
    In general, these membranes are impermeable to large and polar molecules, such as ions, proteins, and polysaccharides, while being permeable to non-polar and/or hydrophobic molecules like lipids as well as to small molecules like oxygen, carbon dioxide, nitrogen, nitric oxide, etc.
  10. reverse osmosis
    a method of producing pure water
    Contents [hide] 1 Basic explanations 2 Factors 2.1 Osmotic pressure 2.2 Osmotic gradient 3 Variation 3.1 Reverse osmosis 3.2 Forward osmosis 4 See also 5 References 6 External links
  11. hypotonic
    (of living tissue) lacking normal tone or tension
    The turgor pressure of a cell is largely maintained by osmosis, across the cell membrane, between the cell interior and its relatively hypotonic environment.[8]
  12. osmotic pressure
    (physical chemistry) the pressure exerted by a solution necessary to prevent osmosis into that solution when it is separated from the pure solvent by a semipermeable membrane
    One frame of a computer simulation of osmosis The osmotic pressure is defined to be the pressure required to maintain an equilibrium, with no net movement of solvent.
  13. protoplast
    a biological unit consisting of a nucleus and the body of cytoplasm with which it interacts
    Water molecules travel through the plasma membrane, tonoplast membrane (vacuole) or protoplast by diffusing across the phospholipid bilayer via aquaporins (small transmembrane proteins similar to those in facilitated diffusion and in creating ion channels).
  14. osmotic
    of or relating to osmosis
    One frame of a computer simulation of osmosis The osmotic pressure is defined to be the pressure required to maintain an equilibrium, with no net movement of solvent.
  15. cell membrane
    a thin membrane enclosing the cytoplasm of a cell
    The turgor pressure of a cell is largely maintained by osmosis, across the cell membrane, between the cell interior and its relatively hypotonic environment.[8]
  16. computer simulation
    (computer science) the technique of representing the real world by a computer program
    One frame of a computer simulation of osmosis The osmotic pressure is defined to be the pressure required to maintain an equilibrium, with no net movement of solvent.
  17. hydrophobic
    lacking affinity for water
    In general, these membranes are impermeable to large and polar molecules, such as ions, proteins, and polysaccharides, while being permeable to non-polar and/or hydrophobic molecules like lipids as well as to small molecules like oxygen, carbon dioxide, nitrogen, nitric oxide, etc.
  18. permeable
    allowing fluids or gases to pass or diffuse through
    Osmosis is the spontaneous net movement of solvent molecules through a partially permeable membrane into a region of higher solute concentration, in the direction that tends to equalize the solute concentrations on the two sides.[1][2][3]
  19. lipid
    oily, insoluble organic compound that's a component of cells
    In general, these membranes are impermeable to large and polar molecules, such as ions, proteins, and polysaccharides, while being permeable to non-polar and/or hydrophobic molecules like lipids as well as to small molecules like oxygen, carbon dioxide, nitrogen, nitric oxide, etc.
  20. physical process
    a sustained phenomenon or one marked by gradual changes through a series of states
    It may also be used to describe a physical process in which any solvent moves, without input of energy,[4] across a semipermeable membrane (permeable to the solvent, but not the solute) separating two solutions of different concentrations.[5]
  21. vacuole
    a tiny cavity filled with fluid in the cytoplasm of a cell
    Water molecules travel through the plasma membrane, tonoplast membrane (vacuole) or protoplast by diffusing across the phospholipid bilayer via aquaporins (small transmembrane proteins similar to those in facilitated diffusion and in creating ion channels).
  22. permeability
    the property of something that can be pervaded by a liquid
    Permeability depends on solubility, charge, or chemistry, as well as solute size.
  23. nitric oxide
    a poisonous red-brown gas (NO)
    In general, these membranes are impermeable to large and polar molecules, such as ions, proteins, and polysaccharides, while being permeable to non-polar and/or hydrophobic molecules like lipids as well as to small molecules like oxygen, carbon dioxide, nitrogen, nitric oxide, etc.
  24. molecule
    the simplest structural unit of an element or compound
    Osmosis is the spontaneous net movement of solvent molecules through a partially permeable membrane into a region of higher solute concentration, in the direction that tends to equalize the solute concentrations on the two sides.[1][2][3]
  25. solvent
    capable of meeting financial obligations
    Osmosis is the spontaneous net movement of solvent molecules through a partially permeable membrane into a region of higher solute concentration, in the direction that tends to equalize the solute concentrations on the two sides.[1][2][3]
  26. kinetic energy
    the mechanical energy that a body has by virtue of motion
    Although osmosis does not require input of energy, it does use kinetic energy [6] and can be made to do work.[7]
  27. impermeable
    preventing especially liquids to pass or diffuse through
    In general, these membranes are impermeable to large and polar molecules, such as ions, proteins, and polysaccharides, while being permeable to non-polar and/or hydrophobic molecules like lipids as well as to small molecules like oxygen, carbon dioxide, nitrogen, nitric oxide, etc.
  28. membrane
    a sheet of tissue that lines or connects organs or cells
    Osmosis is the spontaneous net movement of solvent molecules through a partially permeable membrane into a region of higher solute concentration, in the direction that tends to equalize the solute concentrations on the two sides.[1][2][3]
  29. solubility
    the quality of being easily dissolved in liquid
    Permeability depends on solubility, charge, or chemistry, as well as solute size.
  30. impulsion
    the act of applying force suddenly
    The word "osmosis" descends from the words "endosmose" and "exosmose", which were coined by French physician René Joachim Henri Dutrochet (1776–1847) from the Greek words ένδον (endon : within), έξο (exo : outside), and ωσμος (osmos : push, impulsion).[10]
  31. gradient
    a graded change in the magnitude of something
    Contents [hide] 1 Basic explanations 2 Factors 2.1 Osmotic pressure 2.2 Osmotic gradient 3 Variation 3.1 Reverse osmosis 3.2 Forward osmosis 4 See also 5 References 6 External links
  32. input
    signal going into an electronic system
    It may also be used to describe a physical process in which any solvent moves, without input of energy,[4] across a semipermeable membrane (permeable to the solvent, but not the solute) separating two solutions of different concentrations.[5]
  33. molar
    grinding tooth with a broad crown
    Osmotic pressure is a colligative property, meaning that the osmotic pressure depends on the molar concentration of the solute but not on its identity.
  34. equalize
    make uniform, corresponding, or matching
    Osmosis is the spontaneous net movement of solvent molecules through a partially permeable membrane into a region of higher solute concentration, in the direction that tends to equalize the solute concentrations on the two sides.[1][2][3]
  35. ion
    a particle that is electrically charged positive or negative
    In general, these membranes are impermeable to large and polar molecules, such as ions, proteins, and polysaccharides, while being permeable to non-polar and/or hydrophobic molecules like lipids as well as to small molecules like oxygen, carbon dioxide, nitrogen, nitric oxide, etc.
  36. do work
    be employed
    Although osmosis does not require input of energy, it does use kinetic energy [6] and can be made to do work.[7]
  37. kinetic
    relating to the motion of material bodies and their forces
    Although osmosis does not require input of energy, it does use kinetic energy [6] and can be made to do work.[7]
  38. simulation
    the act of imitating the behavior of some situation
    One frame of a computer simulation of osmosis The osmotic pressure is defined to be the pressure required to maintain an equilibrium, with no net movement of solvent.
  39. plasma
    the watery fluid in which blood cells are suspended
    Water molecules travel through the plasma membrane, tonoplast membrane (vacuole) or protoplast by diffusing across the phospholipid bilayer via aquaporins (small transmembrane proteins similar to those in facilitated diffusion and in creating ion channels).
  40. diffusing
    spreading by diffusion
    Water molecules travel through the plasma membrane, tonoplast membrane (vacuole) or protoplast by diffusing across the phospholipid bilayer via aquaporins (small transmembrane proteins similar to those in facilitated diffusion and in creating ion channels).
  41. concentration
    the spatial property of being crowded together
    Osmosis is the spontaneous net movement of solvent molecules through a partially permeable membrane into a region of higher solute concentration, in the direction that tends to equalize the solute concentrations on the two sides.[1][2][3]
  42. protein
    an organic compound essential to living cells
    In general, these membranes are impermeable to large and polar molecules, such as ions, proteins, and polysaccharides, while being permeable to non-polar and/or hydrophobic molecules like lipids as well as to small molecules like oxygen, carbon dioxide, nitrogen, nitric oxide, etc.
  43. documented
    furnished with or supported by written information
    Jean-Antoine Nollet first documented observation of osmosis in 1748.[9]
  44. nitric
    of or containing nitrogen
    In general, these membranes are impermeable to large and polar molecules, such as ions, proteins, and polysaccharides, while being permeable to non-polar and/or hydrophobic molecules like lipids as well as to small molecules like oxygen, carbon dioxide, nitrogen, nitric oxide, etc.
  45. Joachim
    Hungarian violinist and composer (1831-1907)
    The word "osmosis" descends from the words "endosmose" and "exosmose", which were coined by French physician René Joachim Henri Dutrochet (1776–1847) from the Greek words ένδον (endon : within), έξο (exo : outside), and ωσμος (osmos : push, impulsion).[10]
  46. biological
    pertaining to life and living things
    Osmosis is an essential aspect in biological systems, as biological membranes are semipermeable.
  47. carbon dioxide
    a colorless, odorless greenhouse gas essential for photosynthesis
    In general, these membranes are impermeable to large and polar molecules, such as ions, proteins, and polysaccharides, while being permeable to non-polar and/or hydrophobic molecules like lipids as well as to small molecules like oxygen, carbon dioxide, nitrogen, nitric oxide, etc.
  48. polar
    of or existing within the Arctic or Antarctic Circles
    In general, these membranes are impermeable to large and polar molecules, such as ions, proteins, and polysaccharides, while being permeable to non-polar and/or hydrophobic molecules like lipids as well as to small molecules like oxygen, carbon dioxide, nitrogen, nitric oxide, etc.
  49. diffuse
    spread out; not concentrated in one place
    Water molecules travel through the plasma membrane, tonoplast membrane (vacuole) or protoplast by diffusing across the phospholipid bilayer via aquaporins (small transmembrane proteins similar to those in facilitated diffusion and in creating ion channels).
  50. diffusion
    the act of dispersing something
    Water molecules travel through the plasma membrane, tonoplast membrane (vacuole) or protoplast by diffusing across the phospholipid bilayer via aquaporins (small transmembrane proteins similar to those in facilitated diffusion and in creating ion channels).
  51. dioxide
    an oxide containing two atoms of oxygen in the molecule
    In general, these membranes are impermeable to large and polar molecules, such as ions, proteins, and polysaccharides, while being permeable to non-polar and/or hydrophobic molecules like lipids as well as to small molecules like oxygen, carbon dioxide, nitrogen, nitric oxide, etc.
  52. oxide
    any compound of oxygen with another element or a radical
    In general, these membranes are impermeable to large and polar molecules, such as ions, proteins, and polysaccharides, while being permeable to non-polar and/or hydrophobic molecules like lipids as well as to small molecules like oxygen, carbon dioxide, nitrogen, nitric oxide, etc.
  53. cell
    the basic structural and functional unit of all organisms
    Osmosis provides the primary means by which water is transported into and out of cells.
  54. depend on
    be contingent on
    Osmotic pressure is a colligative property, meaning that the osmotic pressure depends on the molar concentration of the solute but not on its identity.
  55. pressure
    the act of putting pressure on something
    One frame of a computer simulation of osmosis The osmotic pressure is defined to be the pressure required to maintain an equilibrium, with no net movement of solvent.
  56. facilitate
    make easier
    Water molecules travel through the plasma membrane, tonoplast membrane (vacuole) or protoplast by diffusing across the phospholipid bilayer via aquaporins (small transmembrane proteins similar to those in facilitated diffusion and in creating ion channels).
  57. nitrogen
    a common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume; a constituent of all living tissues
    In general, these membranes are impermeable to large and polar molecules, such as ions, proteins, and polysaccharides, while being permeable to non-polar and/or hydrophobic molecules like lipids as well as to small molecules like oxygen, carbon dioxide, nitrogen, nitric oxide, etc.
  58. equilibrium
    a stable situation in which forces cancel one another
    One frame of a computer simulation of osmosis The osmotic pressure is defined to be the pressure required to maintain an equilibrium, with no net movement of solvent.
  59. spontaneous
    said or done without having been planned in advance
    Osmosis is the spontaneous net movement of solvent molecules through a partially permeable membrane into a region of higher solute concentration, in the direction that tends to equalize the solute concentrations on the two sides.[1][2][3]
  60. define
    show the form or outline of
    One frame of a computer simulation of osmosis The osmotic pressure is defined to be the pressure required to maintain an equilibrium, with no net movement of solvent.
  61. chemistry
    the science of matter
    Permeability depends on solubility, charge, or chemistry, as well as solute size.
  62. energy
    forceful exertion
    It may also be used to describe a physical process in which any solvent moves, without input of energy,[4] across a semipermeable membrane (permeable to the solvent, but not the solute) separating two solutions of different concentrations.[5]
  63. oxygen
    a colorless, odorless gas that is essential for respiration
    In general, these membranes are impermeable to large and polar molecules, such as ions, proteins, and polysaccharides, while being permeable to non-polar and/or hydrophobic molecules like lipids as well as to small molecules like oxygen, carbon dioxide, nitrogen, nitric oxide, etc.
  64. depend
    be determined by something else
    Osmotic pressure is a colligative property, meaning that the osmotic pressure depends on the molar concentration of the solute but not on its identity.
  65. variation
    the process of being or becoming different
    Contents [hide] 1 Basic explanations 2 Factors 2.1 Osmotic pressure 2.2 Osmotic gradient 3 Variation 3.1 Reverse osmosis 3.2 Forward osmosis 4 See also 5 References 6 External links
  66. channels
    official routes of communication
    Water molecules travel through the plasma membrane, tonoplast membrane (vacuole) or protoplast by diffusing across the phospholipid bilayer via aquaporins (small transmembrane proteins similar to those in facilitated diffusion and in creating ion channels).
  67. carbon
    an abundant nonmetallic element in all organic compounds
    In general, these membranes are impermeable to large and polar molecules, such as ions, proteins, and polysaccharides, while being permeable to non-polar and/or hydrophobic molecules like lipids as well as to small molecules like oxygen, carbon dioxide, nitrogen, nitric oxide, etc.
  68. links
    a golf course that is built on sandy ground near a shore
    Contents [hide] 1 Basic explanations 2 Factors 2.1 Osmotic pressure 2.2 Osmotic gradient 3 Variation 3.1 Reverse osmosis 3.2 Forward osmosis 4 See also 5 References 6 External links
  69. maintain
    keep in a certain state, position, or activity
    One frame of a computer simulation of osmosis The osmotic pressure is defined to be the pressure required to maintain an equilibrium, with no net movement of solvent.
  70. net
    an open fabric of string or rope or wire woven together
    Osmosis is the spontaneous net movement of solvent molecules through a partially permeable membrane into a region of higher solute concentration, in the direction that tends to equalize the solute concentrations on the two sides.[1][2][3]
  71. partially
    in some degree; not wholly
    Osmosis is the spontaneous net movement of solvent molecules through a partially permeable membrane into a region of higher solute concentration, in the direction that tends to equalize the solute concentrations on the two sides.[1][2][3]
  72. coin
    a flat metal piece (usually a disc) used as money
    The word "osmosis" descends from the words "endosmose" and "exosmose", which were coined by French physician René Joachim Henri Dutrochet (1776–1847) from the Greek words ένδον (endon : within), έξο (exo : outside), and ωσμος (osmos : push, impulsion).[10]
  73. non
    negation of a word or group of words
    In general, these membranes are impermeable to large and polar molecules, such as ions, proteins, and polysaccharides, while being permeable to non-polar and/or hydrophobic molecules like lipids as well as to small molecules like oxygen, carbon dioxide, nitrogen, nitric oxide, etc.
  74. basic
    reduced to the simplest and most significant form possible
    Contents [hide] 1 Basic explanations 2 Factors 2.1 Osmotic pressure 2.2 Osmotic gradient 3 Variation 3.1 Reverse osmosis 3.2 Forward osmosis 4 See also 5 References 6 External links
  75. descend
    move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
    The word "osmosis" descends from the words "endosmose" and "exosmose", which were coined by French physician René Joachim Henri Dutrochet (1776–1847) from the Greek words ένδον (endon : within), έξο (exo : outside), and ωσμος (osmos : push, impulsion).[10]
  76. defined
    showing clearly the outline or profile or boundary
    One frame of a computer simulation of osmosis The osmotic pressure is defined to be the pressure required to maintain an equilibrium, with no net movement of solvent.
  77. reverse
    change to the contrary
    Contents [hide] 1 Basic explanations 2 Factors 2.1 Osmotic pressure 2.2 Osmotic gradient 3 Variation 3.1 Reverse osmosis 3.2 Forward osmosis 4 See also 5 References 6 External links
  78. require
    have need of
    Although osmosis does not require input of energy, it does use kinetic energy [6] and can be made to do work.[7]
  79. relatively
    by comparison to something else
    The turgor pressure of a cell is largely maintained by osmosis, across the cell membrane, between the cell interior and its relatively hypotonic environment.[8]
  80. identity
    the characteristics by which a thing or person is known
    Osmotic pressure is a colligative property, meaning that the osmotic pressure depends on the molar concentration of the solute but not on its identity.
  81. link
    connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces
    Contents [hide] 1 Basic explanations 2 Factors 2.1 Osmotic pressure 2.2 Osmotic gradient 3 Variation 3.1 Reverse osmosis 3.2 Forward osmosis 4 See also 5 References 6 External links
  82. factor
    anything that contributes causally to a result
    Contents [hide] 1 Basic explanations 2 Factors 2.1 Osmotic pressure 2.2 Osmotic gradient 3 Variation 3.1 Reverse osmosis 3.2 Forward osmosis 4 See also 5 References 6 External links
  83. transport
    move something or somebody around
    Osmosis provides the primary means by which water is transported into and out of cells.
  84. document
    a representation of a person's thinking with symbolic marks
    Jean-Antoine Nollet first documented observation of osmosis in 1748.[9]
  85. computer
    a machine for performing calculations automatically
    One frame of a computer simulation of osmosis The osmotic pressure is defined to be the pressure required to maintain an equilibrium, with no net movement of solvent.
  86. tend
    have a disposition to do or be something; be inclined
    Osmosis is the spontaneous net movement of solvent molecules through a partially permeable membrane into a region of higher solute concentration, in the direction that tends to equalize the solute concentrations on the two sides.[1][2][3]
  87. primary
    of first rank or importance or value
    Osmosis provides the primary means by which water is transported into and out of cells.
  88. interior
    inside and toward a center
    The turgor pressure of a cell is largely maintained by osmosis, across the cell membrane, between the cell interior and its relatively hypotonic environment.[8]
  89. external
    happening or arising outside some limits or surface
    Contents [hide] 1 Basic explanations 2 Factors 2.1 Osmotic pressure 2.2 Osmotic gradient 3 Variation 3.1 Reverse osmosis 3.2 Forward osmosis 4 See also 5 References 6 External links
  90. physician
    a licensed medical practitioner
    The word "osmosis" descends from the words "endosmose" and "exosmose", which were coined by French physician René Joachim Henri Dutrochet (1776–1847) from the Greek words ένδον (endon : within), έξο (exo : outside), and ωσμος (osmos : push, impulsion).[10]
  91. environment
    the totality of surrounding conditions
    The turgor pressure of a cell is largely maintained by osmosis, across the cell membrane, between the cell interior and its relatively hypotonic environment.[8]
  92. push
    move with force, "He pushed the table into a corner"
    The word "osmosis" descends from the words "endosmose" and "exosmose", which were coined by French physician René Joachim Henri Dutrochet (1776–1847) from the Greek words ένδον (endon : within), έξο (exo : outside), and ωσμος (osmos : push, impulsion).[10]
  93. jean
    close-fitting trousers worn for manual work or casual wear
    Jean-Antoine Nollet first documented observation of osmosis in 1748.[9]
  94. describe
    give a statement representing something
    It may also be used to describe a physical process in which any solvent moves, without input of energy,[4] across a semipermeable membrane (permeable to the solvent, but not the solute) separating two solutions of different concentrations.[5]
  95. channel
    a deep and relatively narrow body of water
    Water molecules travel through the plasma membrane, tonoplast membrane (vacuole) or protoplast by diffusing across the phospholipid bilayer via aquaporins (small transmembrane proteins similar to those in facilitated diffusion and in creating ion channels).
  96. maintained
    kept in good condition
    The turgor pressure of a cell is largely maintained by osmosis, across the cell membrane, between the cell interior and its relatively hypotonic environment.[8]
  97. aspect
    a characteristic to be considered
    Osmosis is an essential aspect in biological systems, as biological membranes are semipermeable.
  98. contents
    a list of divisions and the pages on which they start
    Contents [hide] 1 Basic explanations 2 Factors 2.1 Osmotic pressure 2.2 Osmotic gradient 3 Variation 3.1 Reverse osmosis 3.2 Forward osmosis 4 See also 5 References 6 External links
  99. in general
    without distinction of one from others
    In general, these membranes are impermeable to large and polar molecules, such as ions, proteins, and polysaccharides, while being permeable to non-polar and/or hydrophobic molecules like lipids as well as to small molecules like oxygen, carbon dioxide, nitrogen, nitric oxide, etc.
  100. solution
    a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances
    It may also be used to describe a physical process in which any solvent moves, without input of energy,[4] across a semipermeable membrane (permeable to the solvent, but not the solute) separating two solutions of different concentrations.[5]
  101. movement
    change of position that does not entail a change of location
    Osmosis is the spontaneous net movement of solvent molecules through a partially permeable membrane into a region of higher solute concentration, in the direction that tends to equalize the solute concentrations on the two sides.[1][2][3]
  102. observation
    the act of taking a patient look
    Jean-Antoine Nollet first documented observation of osmosis in 1748.[9]
  103. frame
    the internal structure that gives an artifact its shape
    One frame of a computer simulation of osmosis The osmotic pressure is defined to be the pressure required to maintain an equilibrium, with no net movement of solvent.
  104. create
    bring into existence
    Water molecules travel through the plasma membrane, tonoplast membrane (vacuole) or protoplast by diffusing across the phospholipid bilayer via aquaporins (small transmembrane proteins similar to those in facilitated diffusion and in creating ion channels).
  105. essential
    basic and fundamental
    Osmosis is an essential aspect in biological systems, as biological membranes are semipermeable.
  106. hide
    prevent from being seen or discovered
    Contents [hide] 1 Basic explanations 2 Factors 2.1 Osmotic pressure 2.2 Osmotic gradient 3 Variation 3.1 Reverse osmosis 3.2 Forward osmosis 4 See also 5 References 6 External links
  107. reference
    the act of consulting
    Contents [hide] 1 Basic explanations 2 Factors 2.1 Osmotic pressure 2.2 Osmotic gradient 3 Variation 3.1 Reverse osmosis 3.2 Forward osmosis 4 See also 5 References 6 External links
  108. across
    to the opposite side
    It may also be used to describe a physical process in which any solvent moves, without input of energy,[4] across a semipermeable membrane (permeable to the solvent, but not the solute) separating two solutions of different concentrations.[5]
  109. word
    a unit of language that native speakers can identify
    The word "osmosis" descends from the words "endosmose" and "exosmose", which were coined by French physician René Joachim Henri Dutrochet (1776–1847) from the Greek words ένδον (endon : within), έξο (exo : outside), and ωσμος (osmos : push, impulsion).[10]
  110. largely
    mainly or chiefly
    The turgor pressure of a cell is largely maintained by osmosis, across the cell membrane, between the cell interior and its relatively hypotonic environment.[8]
  111. explanation
    making something understandable
    Contents [hide] 1 Basic explanations 2 Factors 2.1 Osmotic pressure 2.2 Osmotic gradient 3 Variation 3.1 Reverse osmosis 3.2 Forward osmosis 4 See also 5 References 6 External links
  112. provide
    give something useful or necessary to
    Osmosis provides the primary means by which water is transported into and out of cells.
  113. separate
    standing apart; not attached to or supported by anything
    It may also be used to describe a physical process in which any solvent moves, without input of energy,[4] across a semipermeable membrane (permeable to the solvent, but not the solute) separating two solutions of different concentrations.[5]
  114. travel
    change location
    Water molecules travel through the plasma membrane, tonoplast membrane (vacuole) or protoplast by diffusing across the phospholipid bilayer via aquaporins (small transmembrane proteins similar to those in facilitated diffusion and in creating ion channels).
  115. region
    the extended spatial location of something
    Osmosis is the spontaneous net movement of solvent molecules through a partially permeable membrane into a region of higher solute concentration, in the direction that tends to equalize the solute concentrations on the two sides.[1][2][3]
  116. physical
    involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
    It may also be used to describe a physical process in which any solvent moves, without input of energy,[4] across a semipermeable membrane (permeable to the solvent, but not the solute) separating two solutions of different concentrations.[5]
  117. etc.
    continuing in the same way
    In general, these membranes are impermeable to large and polar molecules, such as ions, proteins, and polysaccharides, while being permeable to non-polar and/or hydrophobic molecules like lipids as well as to small molecules like oxygen, carbon dioxide, nitrogen, nitric oxide, etc.
  118. Greek
    of or relating to or characteristic of Greece or the Greeks or the Greek language
    The word "osmosis" descends from the words "endosmose" and "exosmose", which were coined by French physician René Joachim Henri Dutrochet (1776–1847) from the Greek words ένδον (endon : within), έξο (exo : outside), and ωσμος (osmos : push, impulsion).[10]
  119. size
    the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
    Permeability depends on solubility, charge, or chemistry, as well as solute size.
  120. process
    a particular course of action intended to achieve a result
    It may also be used to describe a physical process in which any solvent moves, without input of energy,[4] across a semipermeable membrane (permeable to the solvent, but not the solute) separating two solutions of different concentrations.[5]
  121. meaning
    the message that is intended or expressed or signified
    Osmotic pressure is a colligative property, meaning that the osmotic pressure depends on the molar concentration of the solute but not on its identity.
  122. mean
    denote or connote
    Osmotic pressure is a colligative property, meaning that the osmotic pressure depends on the molar concentration of the solute but not on its identity.
  123. content
    satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are
    Contents [hide] 1 Basic explanations 2 Factors 2.1 Osmotic pressure 2.2 Osmotic gradient 3 Variation 3.1 Reverse osmosis 3.2 Forward osmosis 4 See also 5 References 6 External links
  124. as well
    in addition
    In general, these membranes are impermeable to large and polar molecules, such as ions, proteins, and polysaccharides, while being permeable to non-polar and/or hydrophobic molecules like lipids as well as to small molecules like oxygen, carbon dioxide, nitrogen, nitric oxide, etc.
  125. required
    necessary by rule
    One frame of a computer simulation of osmosis The osmotic pressure is defined to be the pressure required to maintain an equilibrium, with no net movement of solvent.
  126. property
    something owned
    Osmotic pressure is a colligative property, meaning that the osmotic pressure depends on the molar concentration of the solute but not on its identity.
  127. similar
    having the same or nearly the same characteristics
    Water molecules travel through the plasma membrane, tonoplast membrane (vacuole) or protoplast by diffusing across the phospholipid bilayer via aquaporins (small transmembrane proteins similar to those in facilitated diffusion and in creating ion channels).
  128. higher
    advanced in complexity or elaboration
    Osmosis is the spontaneous net movement of solvent molecules through a partially permeable membrane into a region of higher solute concentration, in the direction that tends to equalize the solute concentrations on the two sides.[1][2][3]
  129. direction
    a line leading to a place or point
    Osmosis is the spontaneous net movement of solvent molecules through a partially permeable membrane into a region of higher solute concentration, in the direction that tends to equalize the solute concentrations on the two sides.[1][2][3]
  130. charge
    assign a duty, responsibility or obligation to
    Permeability depends on solubility, charge, or chemistry, as well as solute size.
  131. move
    change location
    It may also be used to describe a physical process in which any solvent moves, without input of energy,[4] across a semipermeable membrane (permeable to the solvent, but not the solute) separating two solutions of different concentrations.[5]
  132. used to
    in the habit
    It may also be used to describe a physical process in which any solvent moves, without input of energy,[4] across a semipermeable membrane (permeable to the solvent, but not the solute) separating two solutions of different concentrations.[5]
  133. use
    put into service
    It may also be used to describe a physical process in which any solvent moves, without input of energy,[4] across a semipermeable membrane (permeable to the solvent, but not the solute) separating two solutions of different concentrations.[5]
  134. words
    language that is spoken or written
    The word "osmosis" descends from the words "endosmose" and "exosmose", which were coined by French physician René Joachim Henri Dutrochet (1776–1847) from the Greek words ένδον (endon : within), έξο (exo : outside), and ωσμος (osmos : push, impulsion).[10]
  135. outside
    the region that is outside of something
    The word "osmosis" descends from the words "endosmose" and "exosmose", which were coined by French physician René Joachim Henri Dutrochet (1776–1847) from the Greek words ένδον (endon : within), έξο (exo : outside), and ωσμος (osmos : push, impulsion).[10]
  136. small
    limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude
    In general, these membranes are impermeable to large and polar molecules, such as ions, proteins, and polysaccharides, while being permeable to non-polar and/or hydrophobic molecules like lipids as well as to small molecules like oxygen, carbon dioxide, nitrogen, nitric oxide, etc.
  137. water
    compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear liquid
    Water molecules travel through the plasma membrane, tonoplast membrane (vacuole) or protoplast by diffusing across the phospholipid bilayer via aquaporins (small transmembrane proteins similar to those in facilitated diffusion and in creating ion channels).
  138. system
    a group of independent elements comprising a unified whole
    Osmosis is an essential aspect in biological systems, as biological membranes are semipermeable.
  139. forward
    at or to or toward the front
    Contents [hide] 1 Basic explanations 2 Factors 2.1 Osmotic pressure 2.2 Osmotic gradient 3 Variation 3.1 Reverse osmosis 3.2 Forward osmosis 4 See also 5 References 6 External links
  140. French
    of or pertaining to France or the people of France
    The word "osmosis" descends from the words "endosmose" and "exosmose", which were coined by French physician René Joachim Henri Dutrochet (1776–1847) from the Greek words ένδον (endon : within), έξο (exo : outside), and ωσμος (osmos : push, impulsion).[10]
  141. different
    unlike in nature, quality, form, or degree
    It may also be used to describe a physical process in which any solvent moves, without input of energy,[4] across a semipermeable membrane (permeable to the solvent, but not the solute) separating two solutions of different concentrations.[5]
  142. also
    in addition
    It may also be used to describe a physical process in which any solvent moves, without input of energy,[4] across a semipermeable membrane (permeable to the solvent, but not the solute) separating two solutions of different concentrations.[5]
  143. means
    how a result is obtained or an end is achieved
    Osmosis provides the primary means by which water is transported into and out of cells.
  144. within
    on the inside
    The word "osmosis" descends from the words "endosmose" and "exosmose", which were coined by French physician René Joachim Henri Dutrochet (1776–1847) from the Greek words ένδον (endon : within), έξο (exo : outside), and ωσμος (osmos : push, impulsion).[10]
  145. through
    having finished or arrived at completion
    Osmosis is the spontaneous net movement of solvent molecules through a partially permeable membrane into a region of higher solute concentration, in the direction that tends to equalize the solute concentrations on the two sides.[1][2][3]
  146. used
    previously owned by another
    It may also be used to describe a physical process in which any solvent moves, without input of energy,[4] across a semipermeable membrane (permeable to the solvent, but not the solute) separating two solutions of different concentrations.[5]
  147. large
    above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude
    In general, these membranes are impermeable to large and polar molecules, such as ions, proteins, and polysaccharides, while being permeable to non-polar and/or hydrophobic molecules like lipids as well as to small molecules like oxygen, carbon dioxide, nitrogen, nitric oxide, etc.
  148. high
    being at or having a relatively great or specific elevation
    Osmosis is the spontaneous net movement of solvent molecules through a partially permeable membrane into a region of higher solute concentration, in the direction that tends to equalize the solute concentrations on the two sides.[1][2][3]
  149. general
    applying to all or most members of a category or group
    In general, these membranes are impermeable to large and polar molecules, such as ions, proteins, and polysaccharides, while being permeable to non-polar and/or hydrophobic molecules like lipids as well as to small molecules like oxygen, carbon dioxide, nitrogen, nitric oxide, etc.
  150. well
    in a good or satisfactory manner or to a high standard
    In general, these membranes are impermeable to large and polar molecules, such as ions, proteins, and polysaccharides, while being permeable to non-polar and/or hydrophobic molecules like lipids as well as to small molecules like oxygen, carbon dioxide, nitrogen, nitric oxide, etc.
  151. side
    a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
    Osmosis is the spontaneous net movement of solvent molecules through a partially permeable membrane into a region of higher solute concentration, in the direction that tends to equalize the solute concentrations on the two sides.[1][2][3]
  152. two
    the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one
    Osmosis is the spontaneous net movement of solvent molecules through a partially permeable membrane into a region of higher solute concentration, in the direction that tends to equalize the solute concentrations on the two sides.[1][2][3]
  153. like
    having the same or similar characteristics
    In general, these membranes are impermeable to large and polar molecules, such as ions, proteins, and polysaccharides, while being permeable to non-polar and/or hydrophobic molecules like lipids as well as to small molecules like oxygen, carbon dioxide, nitrogen, nitric oxide, etc.
  154. between
    in the interval
    The turgor pressure of a cell is largely maintained by osmosis, across the cell membrane, between the cell interior and its relatively hypotonic environment.[8]
  155. out of
    motivated by
    Osmosis provides the primary means by which water is transported into and out of cells.
  156. work
    activity directed toward making or doing something
    Although osmosis does not require input of energy, it does use kinetic energy [6] and can be made to do work.[7]
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