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osmolarity

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • Received-Pronunciation: /ˌɒz.mə(ʊ)ˈlar.ɪt.i/
  • General-American: /ˌɑz.moʊˈlɛr.ət.i/
  • General-American: /ˌɑz.moʊˈlær.ət.i/
  • General-American: /ˌɑs.moʊˈlɛr.ət.i/
  • General-American: /ˌɑs.moʊˈlær.ət.i/
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  • rhymes with -æɹɪti

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noun

Meaning 1

The osmotic concentration of a solution, normally expressed as osmoles of solute per litre of solution.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: chemistry, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Blend of osmotic + molar + -ity.

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 滲透性 /渗透性 (shèntòuxìng) — osmotic concentration
  • Chinese Mandarin: 滲透度 /渗透度 (shèntòudù) — osmotic concentration
  • French: osmolarité — osmotic concentration
  • Swedish: osmolaritet — osmotic concentration