Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or denoting the concentration of osmotically active particles in a solution, usually measured in osmoles per kilogram of solvent.

“The osmolal concentration of the solution was measured to ensure it was safe for medical use.”

2. noun

a measure of the concentration of osmotically active particles in a solution, usually expressed in osmoles per kilogram of solvent.

“The doctor ordered a blood test to measure the patient’s osmolal concentration.”

3. noun

a unit of measurement for the concentration of osmotically active particles in a solution.

“The laboratory used osmolal to measure the concentration of the chemical solution.”