osmotic concentration
Pronunciation
Noun
B2 Upper-intermediate
Quick answer
A measure of the total concentration of dissolved particles in a solution, which determines the direction water will move by osmosis.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "Seawater has a much higher _____ than the fluid inside a fish's cells, which is a real problem for marine life."
Answer: osmotic concentration
In your own words, what does "osmotic concentration" mean?
A measure of the total concentration of dissolved particles in a solution, which determines the direction water will move by osmosis.
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