osmosis
🇬🇧 UK/ɒz'mәusis/🇺🇸 US
GREC2
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-derivedosmroot
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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.