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The correct spelling is osmose.

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verb

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The correct spelling is osmose. To diffuse by osmosis. For example: "I was reading about chickens, and I guess I learned about hawks through osmosis."

Usage Examples

I was reading about chickens, and I guess I learned about hawks through osmosis.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To diffuse by osmosis.
  2. 2.To cause to diffuse by osmosis.

noun

  1. 1.The net movement of solvent molecules, usually water, from a region of lower solute concentration to a region of higher solute concentration through a partially permeable membrane.
  2. 2.Picking up knowledge accidentally, without actually seeking that particular knowledge.

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