Example Sentences
"Plant roots absorb water from soil through osmosis."
"A cell placed in saltwater will shrink due to osmosis."
Synonyms & Related Terms
Quick Check
Which best describes the meaning of osmosis?
Study Tips
To remember osmosis, try writing it in a sentence of your own. Connect it to something you already know about science.
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