I. ˈäzˌmōs, ˈäˌsm- noun
( -s )
Etymology: from obsolete endosmose endosmosis & obsolete exosmose exosmosis — more at endosmosis , exosmosis
: osmosis 1
II. verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
transitive verb
: to subject to osmosis : dialyze
intransitive verb
: to diffuse by osmosis