endosmos

/ɛndɒsmoʊs/

Definitions

1. noun

A process by which particles or molecules move from a region of higher concentration to one of lower concentration through a semipermeable membrane.

“The cell uses endosmos to maintain a balanced internal environment.”

Synonyms

  • diffusion
  • osmosis

Antonyms

  • endosmotic
  • hypertonic