osmotactic

/ɒzməʊˈtæktɪk/ or /oz-mə-TAK-tik/

Definitions

1. adjective

Relating to or resulting from osmosis, especially the movement of a solution into or out of a cell through a selectively permeable membrane.

“The osmotactic properties of the plant cell allowed it to regulate its internal water content effectively.”

2. noun

A process or phenomenon involving osmosis.

“The osmotactic effect of the solution on the cell membrane was studied in the laboratory.”

Synonyms

  • osmophilic
  • osmotic

Antonyms

  • hypotonic