Osmotic (adjective)

Relating to or involving osmosis; the movement of a solvent through a semipermeable membrane from a less concentrated to a more concentrated solution.

Origin:

From the greek ὀσμώτης (osmōtēs) meaning "pushing, thrusting".

Examples:

1. The osmotic pressure in the plant cell helps to keep the cell turgid.
2. An osmotic pump can be used to deliver medication at a controlled rate.
3. Osmotic diuretics are used to treat edema by increasing the excretion of water from the body.
4. This method of desalination uses osmotic pressure to remove salt from seawater.
5. The osmotic process in the kidneys helps to regulate the concentration of electrolytes in the blood.