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Recent Examples of osmotic
Japan has brought its first osmotic power plant online in Fukuoka, marking the world’s second such facility and the first in Asia.
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Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 25 Aug. 2025
Magnesium hydroxide is a saline laxative (a type of osmotic laxative) that improves bowel movements.
—Alex Yampolsky, Verywell Health, 8 May 2025
This increase is attributed to higher product revenue from ALZET osmotic pumps and certain excipients.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Motions of the body, especially breathing and some osmotic action provide the pumping force.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 11 July 2024
Applying a small amount of unprocessed honey to the bite can reduce swelling and prevent infection because its osmotic effect draws out fluids from the wound, thereby cleaning it and protecting it against further bacterial invasion.
—Debbie Wolfe, Popular Science, 27 May 2024
The downside is that excess salt disrupts the body’s fluid balance promoting water retention known as osmotic edema, which can cause puffiness in the face and hands.
—Anita Bhagwandas, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 May 2024
But to be fair, the acquisition of gardening knowledge is a bit of an osmotic process — a slow absorption of many tiny bits of information.
—Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 17 Apr. 2015
Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 25 Aug. 2025
Magnesium hydroxide is a saline laxative (a type of osmotic laxative) that improves bowel movements.
—Alex Yampolsky, Verywell Health, 8 May 2025
This increase is attributed to higher product revenue from ALZET osmotic pumps and certain excipients.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Motions of the body, especially breathing and some osmotic action provide the pumping force.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 11 July 2024
Applying a small amount of unprocessed honey to the bite can reduce swelling and prevent infection because its osmotic effect draws out fluids from the wound, thereby cleaning it and protecting it against further bacterial invasion.
—Debbie Wolfe, Popular Science, 27 May 2024
The downside is that excess salt disrupts the body’s fluid balance promoting water retention known as osmotic edema, which can cause puffiness in the face and hands.
—Anita Bhagwandas, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 May 2024
But to be fair, the acquisition of gardening knowledge is a bit of an osmotic process — a slow absorption of many tiny bits of information.
—Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 17 Apr. 2015
Recent Examples of Synonyms for osmotic
Adjective
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The interior layer of the nursing pads is usually made of absorbent material like microfiber, while the layer that comes in contact with your skin is a soft bamboo or cotton fabric that will be sensitive on your nipples.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
5 Sep. 2025
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Prevent oil stains on concrete by using absorbent mats under cars and yard equipment in the garage to catch any leaks, and keep vehicles maintained so oil leaks won't be a problem.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
30 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The owners of Konjo, Fetien Gibre-Michael and Yoseph Assefa, have introduced an untold number of Denverites to injera, a spongy bread that accompanies most meals.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
29 Aug. 2025
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Bare, blackened trees with pointed, spindly limbs and black soil that felt strange underfoot, both spongy and brittle.—
River Selby
August 25,
Literary Hub,
25 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Some common symptoms include the need to pee more frequently, feeling extremely thirsty, having dry and itchy skin, and getting dark, velvety patches on the skin.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
7 Sep. 2025
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The nursery has cleared water-thirsty plants and planted 100,000 indigenous trees since 2012.—
Heather Richardson,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Osmotic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/osmotic. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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