osmosis
Translation
osmosis
Examples
Plants absorb water through osmosis.
Plants absorb water through osmosis.
He learned the language by osmosis.
He learnt the language by osmosis.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) osmosis Plants absorb water through osmosis.
Similar Words
Synonyms: diffusion, absorption, permeation
Etymology
From Greek 'osmos' (a push, thrust) plus the suffix '-sis' denoting a process.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'O' as a membrane and 'mosis' like motion. It's motion through a membrane.