osmosis

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Definitions

n.

The movement of solvent molecules through a membrane from a lower to higher solute concentration; gradual, unconscious absorption of ideas or knowledge.

渗透作用;(知识等的)潜移默化

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
osmroot
+
osiscondition, process
=osmosis

Common Collocations

  • 1.process of osmosis渗透过程
  • 2.osmosis water渗透水

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Osmosis is a fundamental process in biology where water moves across membranes.

  • 2.

    Knowledge can be absorbed through osmosis by spending time with experts.

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