osmotic
adjective
os·mot·ic
äz-ˈmä-tik 
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: of, relating to, caused by, or having the properties of osmosis
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Unlike saline laxatives, osmotic laxatives do not contain salt.9 Magnesium sulfate also has topical uses.
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Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 17 Sep. 2024
Motions of the body, especially breathing and some osmotic action provide the pumping force.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 11 July 2024
The downside is that excess salt disrupts the body’s fluid balance promoting water retention known as osmotic edema, which can cause puffiness in the face and hands.
—Anita Bhagwandas, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 May 2024
Applying a small amount of unprocessed honey to the bite can reduce swelling and prevent infection because its osmotic effect draws out fluids from the wound, thereby cleaning it and protecting it against further bacterial invasion.
—Debbie Wolfe, Popular Science, 27 May 2024
Use Magnesium Citrate Magnesium citrate is an osmotic agent that may alleviate constipation.
—Karen Pallarito, Health, 12 May 2024
But there is so much else on the innovation horizon: osmotic energy, geothermal, nuclear fusion, autonomous farming, photonic computing, human longevity.
—Andy Kessler, WSJ, 31 Dec. 2023
Form There are four main types of laxatives for kids: stool softeners, osmotic laxatives, lubricant laxatives, and stimulant laxatives.
—Jenny Friedman, Ms, Parents, 3 Aug. 2023
Taking multiple type of laxatives or using osmotic laxatives specifically were linked to an even higher risk.
—Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Health, 9 Mar. 2023
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Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 17 Sep. 2024
Motions of the body, especially breathing and some osmotic action provide the pumping force.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 11 July 2024
The downside is that excess salt disrupts the body’s fluid balance promoting water retention known as osmotic edema, which can cause puffiness in the face and hands.
—Anita Bhagwandas, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 May 2024
Applying a small amount of unprocessed honey to the bite can reduce swelling and prevent infection because its osmotic effect draws out fluids from the wound, thereby cleaning it and protecting it against further bacterial invasion.
—Debbie Wolfe, Popular Science, 27 May 2024
Use Magnesium Citrate Magnesium citrate is an osmotic agent that may alleviate constipation.
—Karen Pallarito, Health, 12 May 2024
But there is so much else on the innovation horizon: osmotic energy, geothermal, nuclear fusion, autonomous farming, photonic computing, human longevity.
—Andy Kessler, WSJ, 31 Dec. 2023
Form There are four main types of laxatives for kids: stool softeners, osmotic laxatives, lubricant laxatives, and stimulant laxatives.
—Jenny Friedman, Ms, Parents, 3 Aug. 2023
Taking multiple type of laxatives or using osmotic laxatives specifically were linked to an even higher risk.
—Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Health, 9 Mar. 2023
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“Osmotic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/osmotic. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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