osmolality

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noun

The molality of an ideal solution that would exert the same osmotic pressure as the solution being considered.

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Synonyms

osmolarity hypo osmotic pressure osmometry tonicity normality molar volume mole thermoosmosis ideal solution melting point degree of ionization isomass turgor electroosmosis saturation vapor pressure

Associated

osmotic vasopressin solute hypothalamus urine extracellular serum urea plasma secretion kidneys glucose

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