Reverse osmosis

noun

Word Frequency: 0.4

Definitions

1.nounA technique whereby a solution is forced through a semipermeable membrane under pressure; used to generate drinkable water from seawater, or to separate chemical compounds

Synonyms

permeator electro-osmosis watermaker pressure retarded osmosis osmosis reverse electrodialysis electrosmosis osmose electroösmosis membrane distillation rotovaporation exoosmosis

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