diosmotic

/daɪˈɒzmɒtɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of osmosis, especially in reference to the passage of solvent molecules through a semipermeable membrane

“The diosmotic properties of the plant cell wall made it an ideal subject for scientific study.”

Synonyms

  • osmotic
  • semipermeable

Antonyms

  • barrier
  • impermeable