endosmosis Physics and Phys.
(ɛndəzˈməʊsɪs)
[mod.L. (quasi-Gr.), f. Gr. ἔνδο-ν (see endo-) + ὠσµός pushing, thrusting. = endosmose. (The two forms appear to be equally frequent in use; endosmosis is more in accordance with Eng. analogies.)]
The passage of a fluid ‘inwards’ through a porous septum, to mix with another fluid on the inside of it.
| 1836–9 Todd Cycl. Anat. II. 99 All alkalies and soluble salts produce endosmosis. 1844–57 G. Bird Urin. Deposits (ed. 5) 428 The well-known phenomena described by Dutrochet, under the terms of endosmosis and exosmosis. 1880 J. W. Legg Bile 55 The appearance of sugar in the bile is due to endosmosis from the liver itself. |