passive transport
noun
: the movement of substances (as by diffusion) across a cell membrane without the expenditure of energy compare active transport
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In Luton, 21% of the children transitioned to passive transport, so that essentially there was no change in rates of active transport.
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“Passive transport.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/passive%20transport. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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