Osmosis (noun)

1. The diffusion of a liquid through a semipermeable membrane, especially across a cell membrane, from a less concentrated to a more concentrated solution.
2. The gradual and unconscious absorption of ideas, attitudes, or values.

Origin:

The word "osmosis" comes from the greek "osmós" meaning "a pushing" or "a thrust".

Examples:

1. The process of osmosis helps plants to absorb water and nutrients from the soil.
2. Osmosis is responsible for the movement of water molecules across the cell membrane.
3. The osmosis of new ideas into the company culture led to significant changes.
4. During osmosis, water molecules move from an area of low solute concentration to an area of high solute concentration.
5. The saltwater fish had to adapt to the freshwater environment through osmosis.