Vocabulary Term Details

Osmosis

Definition (http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/standard/biology/investigating_cells/cells_and_diffusion/revision/4/)

Osmosis is the special case of diffusion involving water molecules. Water molecules move from areas of high water concentration to areas of low water concentration through a selectively permeable membrane. (BBC)

Preferred Units: N/A

Scope Note:
N/A

Broader TermsNarrower TermsRelated Terms
Diffusion
N/AOsmoregulation
Osmotic pressure
Osmotic stress
Semipermeable membranes

This term is used for the following terms: 
Osmotic flow

Approved Date
18-Jul-2013

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