osmosis

• Processus scientifique, notamment en biologie et en chimie, impliquant la diffusion de molécules à travers une membrane semi-perméable, d’une zone de concentration plus élevée vers une zone de concentration plus faible, jusqu’à atteindre un équilibre. Par extension, désigne aussi une influence ou une absorption progressive et imperceptible d’idées, de coutumes ou de connaissances.

A scientific process, particularly in biology and chemistry, involving the diffusion of molecules across a semipermeable membrane from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration until equilibrium is reached.

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1. Diffusion through membraneB2formalscientific

   The movement of solvent molecules through a semipermeable membrane from a region of lower solute concentration to a region of higher solute concentration, equalizing concentrations on both sides.

   osmose

   • The experiment demonstrated osmosis using a potato and salt water.
   • Plant roots absorb water from the soil through osmosis.
   • Osmosis is a key process in maintaining cell turgor pressure.

2. Gradual absorptionB2informal

   The process of gradually absorbing ideas, knowledge, or influences without conscious effort.

   Absorption progressive

   • She learned the language by osmosis while living abroad.
   • He absorbed the company culture through osmosis.
   • Children often pick up habits by osmosis from their parents.

   Synonymesabsorptionassimilationimbibinginternalizationlearning