ENDOSMOMETER Meaning and
Definition
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The term "endosmometer" refers to a scientific instrument primarily used to measure or analyze the process of endosmosis. Endosmosis is the movement or diffusion of a fluid, typically a solvent, from an area of lower solute concentration to an area of higher solute concentration through a semi-permeable membrane or partition.
An endosmometer typically consists of a U-shaped glass tube or capillary with a semi-permeable membrane dividing the tube into two compartments. One compartment is filled with a solution of known concentration, while the other compartment contains the liquid or solvent being measured. The membrane allows the solvent molecules to pass through but not the solute molecules, creating a concentration gradient.
To measure the endosmosis rate, a pressure difference is created between the two compartments, causing the solvent to flow from the compartment with lower solute concentration to the one with higher solute concentration. This movement of solvent can be quantified by observing and measuring the change in the level of the liquid in the compartments, usually through the use of graduated scales.
Endosmometers are commonly used in scientific research, particularly in the fields of chemistry, biology, and physiology, to study osmosis, transport processes, and the diffusivity of different solutions. These instruments provide a means to quantify and understand the movement and behavior of fluids across semi-permeable membranes, contributing to a deeper understanding of various biological, chemical, and physical phenomena.
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A device for determining the rapidity of endosmosis.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
Common Misspellings for ENDOSMOMETER
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Etymology of ENDOSMOMETER
The word "endosmometer" is derived from the combination of two root words: "endo" and "smometer". "Endo" comes from the Greek word "endos", meaning "within" or "inside". "Smometer" is derived from the Greek word "smosis", which means "a thrust" or "the process of osmosis". Therefore, "endosmometer" essentially refers to a device or instrument used to measure the process of osmosis within a system or substance.
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