Definition

Related to the process by which water or other substances pass through a membrane from an area of lower concentration to an area of higher concentration.

Example

The osmotic pressure in the cell helps maintain its shape and function.

Conversation

Have you heard about the osmotic processes in plants?

Yeah, I remember learning about that in biology class.

It's fascinating how they absorb water through osmotic pressure.

Absolutely! It really shows how nature works in such interesting ways.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Osmotic → It is formed from "osmo-" (from Greek "osmos", meaning push or thrust) and "-tic" (a suffix used to form adjectives). The word "osmotic" refers to the process related to the movement or thrust of water through a semipermeable membrane.

Memory Tip

Think of the Greek root 'osmos' meaning to push or thrust, which helps you remember that 'osmotic' relates to the movement of water.

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