Osmosis

The net diffusion of water molecules across a semi-permeable plasma membrane

Imagine a tea bag, the bags walls are porous (holes in them) just like a membrane.

The water displaces inside the bag, now although this has a lot to do with environmental pressure (ie. the water) it is mostly to do with diffusion, Osmosis is a form of diffusion*, specifically across a semi - permeable (porous) membrane.

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Diffusion is displacement of molecules so that they are equal.

E.g. Imagine your friend sprays deodorant/perfume on the far side of the room, it takes a couple of seconds to reach you.
It is a highly concentrated cloud at first but then spreads (diffuses) into the air until there are an EQUAL concentration of spray to the air.

E.g. five 1 pennies to every three 2 pennies

by Mantrastic March 1, 2010

Osmosize

The verb form of the word "Osmosis", meaning "The process of transfer of water from one side of a cell membrane to another".

This term may be used to describe throwing up, spitting, urinating, or spilling fluid of any type.

"Dude, I just osmosized all over your face."

by Rob Gibbons October 10, 2004

Oshawa by Osmosis

Inability to fight the urge to wear white Baby Phat pants and extra large hoop earings.Usually occuring within 3-5 days of residing in Oshawa.

"Hey Jes, I need to get back to the city hella bad, I'm feeling a little Oshawa by osmosis."

by LittleBee4 July 6, 2009

osmosically

Verb: The action of gaining knowledge or understanding via osmosis

Dude, you were so trashed I felt it osmosically!

by King Shawny April 8, 2007

osmosis brown

My girlfriend's dogs friggin name

Osmosis brown stop shitting on the floor

by Tater Hoss January 13, 2017

internet osmosis

the passive process by which one learns of something via a. social networks or b. other forms of internet-based informational services. It is key to note that the knowledge in question must be about something one does not have first-hand exposure to and/or experience with.

Used most specifically in reference to second-hand knowledge of internet-based phenomena/culture such as a meme.

Etymology: An adaptation of osmosis as defined as a study method.

"The cake is a lie?" Yeah, I know what that references - I've never played Portal but I learned about that meme through internet osmosis.

by MissMercurial July 11, 2011

tactile osmosis

To absorb information through active motions of hand, such as typing something on the computer.

Yooni has been typing up all her history notes in hopes that tactile osmosis will prepare her for the final.

by the bestest student ever January 18, 2006