Como Pronunciar "osmosis"

word

awz-MOH-sis

oz-MOH-sis

Definição

Osmosis is the process where water or another liquid moves through a thin membrane to balance concentration on both sides. It can also be used metaphorically to mean gradual and unconscious learning or absorption of ideas.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

ˌɔzˈmoʊsɪs

Inglês Britânico

ɒzmˈəʊsɪs

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

awz-MOH-sis

oz-MOH-sis

Ouça em Contexto

Plants use osmosis to absorb water from the soil.

Salt can stop osmosis in some cells.

Osmosis balances the water levels inside and outside the cell.

She picked up the new language by osmosis, just living there and listening.