Associations to the word «Osmosis»

Wiktionary

OSMOSIS, noun. The net movement of solvent molecules, usually water, from a region of high solvent potential to a region of lower solvent potential through a partially permeable membrane
OSMOSIS, noun. (slang) Picking up knowledge accidentally, without actually seeking that particular knowledge.

Dictionary definition

OSMOSIS, noun. (biology, chemistry) 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.

Wise words

When you have spoken the word, it reigns over you. When it is unspoken you reign over it.
Arabian Proverb