osmolarity

noun

os·mo·lar·i·ty | \ ˌäz-mō-ˈler-ə-tē

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, -ˈla-rə- ˌäs- \

plural osmolarities

Definition of osmolarity

: the concentration of an osmotic solution especially when measured in osmols or milliosmols per liter of solution

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Recent Examples on the Web Similarly, negative feedback controls physiological parameters such as blood pressure and osmolarity. — Quanta Magazine, 17 Oct. 2018

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“Osmolarity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/osmolarity. Accessed 25 Jan. 2022.

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osmolarity

noun

os·mo·lar·i·ty | \ ˌäz-mō-ˈlar-ət-ē, ˌäs-

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plural osmolarities

Medical Definition of osmolarity

: the concentration of an osmotic solution especially when measured in osmols or milliosmols per liter of solution

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