osmolarity

English

Etymology

Blend of osmotic +‎ molar +‎ -ity.

Pronunciation

  • (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˌɒz.mə(ʊ)ˈlar.ɪt.i/
  • (General American) IPA(key): /ˌɑz.moʊˈlɛr.ət.i/, /ˌɑz.moʊˈlær.ət.i/, /ˌɑs.moʊˈlɛr.ət.i/, /ˌɑs.moʊˈlær.ət.i/
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  • Rhymes: -æɹɪti

Noun

osmolarity (plural osmolarities)

  1. (chemistry) The osmotic concentration of a solution, normally expressed as osmoles of solute per litre of solution.

Synonyms

  • Osmotic concentration

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