osmolarity
nounUK /ˌɒz.mə(ʊ)ˈlar.ɪt.i/ · US /ˌɑz.moʊˈlɛr.ət.i/
Etymology Blend of osmotic + molar + -ity.
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Chemistry, Natural sciences, Physical sciences The osmotic concentration of a solution, normally expressed as osmoles of solute per litre of solution.
- Synonyms
- Osmotic concentration
- Derived terms
- hyperosmolarity, hypoosmolarity, isoosmolarity, milliosmolarity
- Related terms
- osmolality