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osmotically

/ɒzˈmɒt.ɪ.kəl.i/

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adverb

/ɒzˈmɒt.ɪ.kəl.i/C2formalscientific
  • ruНаречие, используемое в биологии и химии, означающее «посредством осмоса» или «способом, связанным с движением молекул растворителя через полупроницаемую мембрану». Описывает процессы или эффекты, происходящие за счет осмотического давления или диффузии.

An adverb used in biology and chemistry meaning "by means of osmosis" or "in a manner relating to the movement of solvent molecules through a semipermeable membrane." It describes processes or effects that occur through osmotic pressure or diffusion.

  1. By means of osmosisC2formal

    In a manner that involves the movement of a solvent through a semipermeable membrane from a region of low solute concentration to a region of high solute concentration.

    ruОсмотически

    • Water moves osmotically across the cell membrane.
    • The solution was osmotically balanced to prevent cell damage.
    • Nutrients are absorbed osmotically in the plant roots.
Forms
  • more osmotically comparative form
  • most osmotically superlative form