exosmotic
/ˌɛksɒzˈmɑtɪk/
adjective
- Relating to or involving exosmosis, the outward flow of a fluid through a membrane.
- Researchers measured the exosmotic pressure across the membrane.
- An exosmotic effect can be seen when a freshwater fish is placed in saltwater.
- The exosmotic movement of water caused the cell to dehydrate.