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Spell check of osmosis
Correct spelling: osmosis
Definition of osmosis:
diffusion of molecules through a semipermeable membrane from a place of higher concentration to a place of lower concentration until the concentration on both sides is equal
Synonyms:
reception (noun)
reception, ingestion, absorption, suction, inspiration, engorgement, admission, assimilation, inhalation.Common misspellings:
- osmossis (20%)
- oismosis (20%)
- osmosissee (20%)
- osmosos (20%)
- asmosis (20%)
Examples of usage:
1) The morphogenic power of osmosis gives rise to an infinite variety of forms. - "The Mechanism of Life", Stéphane Leduc.2) In order to find the physical parallel to life, we must turn to osmosis and osmotic growth rather than to crystals and crystallization. - "The Mechanism of Life", Stéphane Leduc.
3) This passage of certain substances in solution through an animal membrane is called Osmosis, and membranes which exhibit this property are called osmotic membranes. - "The Mechanism of Life", Stéphane Leduc.
