Definition

The movement of ions or liquids through a membrane or material when an electric field is applied.

Example

Electroosmosis is used in various scientific applications to control fluid movement.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of electroosmosis?

Yeah, I think it has something to do with moving liquids, right?

Exactly! It's about how ions migrate through a membrane under an electric field.

That sounds really interesting; I’d love to learn more about it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Electroosmosis is formed from "electro-" (from Greek "ēlektron", meaning amber or electricity) and "osmosis" (from Greek "ōsmos", meaning a push or impulse). The term describes the movement of liquid through a membrane under the influence of an electric field, highlighting the role of electricity in the process of osmosis.

Memory Tip

Think of 'electricity' ('electro-') pushing liquid through a barrier ('osmosis') — that's how electroosmosis works.

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