reverse osmosis
noun
: the movement of fresh water through a semipermeable membrane when pressure is applied to a solution (such as seawater) on one side of it
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The base is reverse osmosis water with yuzu, ginger, and honey, which balances out the usual abrasive taste of a wellness shot.
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Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026
The process would remove heavy metals and use industrial reverse osmosis technology.
—Arcelia Martin, San Antonio Express-News, 27 Apr. 2026
For consumers, the best choice is a reverse osmosis system, which forces water through a semipermeable membrane that captures up to 99% of contaminants, Jones said.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
Cesium can be removed from water, however, with methods such as reverse osmosis.
—Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 10 Apr. 2026
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Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026
The process would remove heavy metals and use industrial reverse osmosis technology.
—Arcelia Martin, San Antonio Express-News, 27 Apr. 2026
For consumers, the best choice is a reverse osmosis system, which forces water through a semipermeable membrane that captures up to 99% of contaminants, Jones said.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
Cesium can be removed from water, however, with methods such as reverse osmosis.
—Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 10 Apr. 2026
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“Reverse osmosis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reverse%20osmosis. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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