chemosmosis

noun

chem·​os·​mo·​sis ˌkē-ˌmäz-ˈmō-səs How to pronounce chemosmosis (audio) -ˌmäs-; ˌkem-ˌäz- How to pronounce chemosmosis (audio)
-ˌäs-
plural chemosmoses -ˌsēz How to pronounce chemosmosis (audio)
: chemical action taking place through an intervening membrane
chemosmotic adjective

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“Chemosmosis.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/chemosmosis. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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