electroosmosis en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree French électro-bor. Ancient Greek ἤλεκτρον (ḗlektron)bor. Latin ēlectrum Latin electro-bor. English electro- English osmosis English electroosmosis From electro- + osmosis.
Meanings
- (uncountable) The migration of ions in a solvent through the capillaries of a membrane under the influence of an applied electric field.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| electroösmosis | alternative | lexicographic | |
| electro-osmosis | alternative | lexicographic |
Translations (4)
tl dagipananagos (movement of ions) · ca electroosmosi (movement of ions) · es electroósmosis (movement of ions) · fr électro-osmose (movement of ions)