electro-osmoticadj.
/ᵻˌlɛktrəʊɒzˈmɒtɪk/, U.S. /əˌlɛktroʊɑzˈmɑdɪk/, /əˌlɛktroʊɑˈsmɑdɪk/, /iˌlɛktroʊɑzˈmɑdɪk/, /iˌlɛktroʊɑˈsmɑdɪk/ Physical Chemistry.
Of, relating to, or of the nature of electro-osmosis.
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1897 Science 8 Oct. 551/2 The results seem to exclude explanation by osmosis, filtration into capillaries or lacteals, imbibition, electro-osmotic action, and aspiration by the blood-current.
1907 Chem. Abstr. 1 2206 The solid constituents remain as separate as in mixtures such as sand, clay, and lime, the electrosmotic components separating readily while the non-electrosmotic components remain in the liquid.
1989 R. Dryer & G. Lata Exper. Biochem. i. vi. 113 The magnitude of electroosmotic movement depends on the surface charge of the gel relative to the fluid, as well as on the applied potential.
1994 New Scientist 12 Feb. 51/2 The commercial use of electro-osmotic damp proofing of British buildings was discontinued in favour of silicone injection.
Derivatives
eˌlectro-osˈmotically adv.
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1907 Chem. Abstr. 1 2651 Any substances that do not wander electro-osmotically remain in the liquid.
1998 New Phytologist 140 187/1 For irrigation, electro-osmotically purified tap water..was supplied from nozzles kept just above the plant canopy.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2008; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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