OSMOTIC Synonyms: 6 Similar and Opposite Words

osmotic

adjective

Definition of osmotic

as in absorbent

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Dissimilar Words

nonabsorbent

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Recent Examples of osmotic The Statkraft prototype that changed the field Osmotic power is a young technology, with the first osmotic power prototype opening in 2009 in Norway with Statkraft. — Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025 Take over-the-counter medicines like fiber supplements, stool softeners, lubricants, stimulants, or osmotic agents. — Korin Miller, SELF, 14 Oct. 2025 Lower temperatures can inhibit feeding, swimming and osmotic abilities in warm-water fish leading to death, researchers said. — Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2025 The first real push came in 2009, when the Norwegian company Statkraft built one of the world’s first prototype osmotic power plants. — New Atlas, 16 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for osmotic

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Adjective

The plush chenille gives your feet a soft spot to land after stepping out of the shower, while the absorbent fibers help keep water off your floor — the rubber backing helps prevent the mat from shifting around, too.

— Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 16 Aug. 2026
In addition to being absorbent and quick to dry, this towel is compact and fits in most bags.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of absorbent

Adjective

Southern Nevada has already dramatically reduced its use of Colorado River water by about 40% over the last 25 years, including by aggressively promoting the removal of thirsty grass and outlawing front-yard lawns for new subdivisions.

— Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026
Add the cost of tires, consumables, a thirsty engine, and the fact that cars are all so ludicrously expensive to begin with these days, and soon the whole thing starts to look unsustainable.

— Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of thirsty

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