1. in a manner relating to or involving osmosis, the process by which molecules pass through a semipermeable membrane
Usage: scientific; biology

Examples

• Water moves osmotically across the cell membrane.
• The plant roots absorb nutrients osmotically from the soil.
• Salt water osmotically draws moisture from surrounding tissues.
• The medication works by osmotically controlling fluid balance.
• Cells regulate their volume osmotically in response to environmental changes.