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osmosis Synonyms

Another word for osmosis

Choosing another word for osmosis depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A process by which molecules of a solvent tend to pass through a semipermeable membrane from a less concentrated solution into a more concentrated one, thus equalizing the concentrations on each side of the membrane.

Usage Example

"Plant roots absorb water from the surrounding soil primarily through the process of diffusion."

Strong
diffusion

• noun (Context 2)

The process of gradual or unconscious assimilation of ideas, knowledge, or cultural influences through continuous exposure.

Usage Example

"Growing up in a bilingual household, she seemed to pick up a second language almost by assimilation."

Strong
assimilation
absorption

• Nearby Words

oscilloscope
osmerid
osmophobia
osmosis
osprey
ostensibly
ostentation

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Osmosis. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/osmosis
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