Definition

A measure of the concentration of solute particles in a solution, often expressed in osmoles per kilogram of solvent.

Example

The osmolality of the blood is important for maintaining proper hydration levels in the body.

Conversation

Have you ever heard about osmolality in solutions?

Yeah, I think it relates to how concentrated a solution is, right?

Exactly! It measures the concentration of solutes in a solution.

That's interesting; I didn't realize it was so important for understanding solutions.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Osmolality → It is formed from "osmo-" (from Greek "osmos", meaning push or thrust) and "-lality" (from Latin "-lalis", meaning pertaining to). The term refers to the measure of the concentration of solute particles in a solution, indicating how much 'thrust' or 'push' the solutes exert in a solution.

Memory Tip

Think of 'osmos' as the 'push' of particles in a solution, which helps you remember that 'osmolality' measures how concentrated those particles are.

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